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S908 RUY

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,585 mi
Last recorded61,585 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 RUY
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 20 Jul 2012 61,585 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 59,535 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 53,113 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jul 2009 47,347 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 40,952 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 36,326 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 32,778 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 200?

Based on 64,442 MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles.

68.6%
Pass Rate
4,697
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
8,836
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,314
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 2,455
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,279
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2,257
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,173
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S908 RUY is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1998 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 68,130 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 3,314 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S908 RUY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 200 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S908 RUY registered?

S908 RUY is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S908 RUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S908 RUY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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