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S946 GAF

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

58,863 mi
Last recorded58,863 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS946 GAF
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 58,863 miles

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

engine by power steering reservoir area. pass and advice.

near side head light unit damaged. pass and advice.

rear of vehicle damaged. pass and advice.

Fail 2 Nov 2009 58,863 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

engine by power steering reservoir area. pass and advice.

near side head light unit damaged. pass and advice.

rear of vehicle damaged. pass and advice.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 51,798 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 49,095 miles

25% imbalance at front brakes

Pass 5 Feb 2007 42,797 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 34,152 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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S946 GAF is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S946 GAF, 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 S946 GAF registered?

S946 GAF is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 10 November 1998.

Is S946 GAF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S946 GAF shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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