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S948 BGE

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,325 mi
Last recorded54,325 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2011
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS948 BGE
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2011 54,325 miles

sills slightly corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,739 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

only 3 out of 6 high level brake lights are working

Pass 29 Jan 2009 46,248 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

it was noted at time of test the n/s/r tyre sidewall was perished

it was noted at time of test the o/s/f steering rack tie rod has slight play in it

Fail 29 Jan 2009 46,248 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

it was noted at time of test the n/s/r tyre sidewall was perished

it was noted at time of test the o/s/f steering rack tie rod has slight play in it

Pass 15 Jan 2008 39,781 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 35,409 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 31,761 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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S948 BGE is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1999 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 66,259 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 S948 BGE, 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 27 years old, this Rover 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S948 BGE registered?

S948 BGE is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S948 BGE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S948 BGE shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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