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S949 OCK

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

83,802 mi
Last recorded83,802 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 OCK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 83,802 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 83,802 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 80,085 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2007 75,247 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 68,961 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 688,873 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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S949 OCK is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red 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 S949 OCK, 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 S949 OCK registered?

S949 OCK is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S949 OCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S949 OCK 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.

Does S949 OCK have outstanding finance?

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