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S944 CUG

1998 Rover 200

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,811 mi
Last recorded143,811 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS944 CUG
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 143,811 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 143,803 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front to rear and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

power steering reservoir level below minimum

slight bind n/s front wheel

Pass 26 Oct 2010 140,526 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 140,526 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 134,245 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 134,222 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 126,131 miles

n/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 4 Apr 2007 120,352 miles

o/s mirror damaged †n/s/r tyre close to limit

Fail 21 Oct 2005 112,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Oct 2005 112,220 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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S944 CUG is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S944 CUG, 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.

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What year was S944 CUG registered?

S944 CUG is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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