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S954 OCK

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

60,182 mi
Last recorded60,182 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS954 OCK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 60,182 miles

Temp gauge inop

Fail 25 Jun 2018 60,182 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Temp gauge inop

Pass 8 Feb 2017 57,800 miles

Handbrake high

Fail 8 Feb 2017 57,800 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Handbrake high

Pass 9 Feb 2016 56,482 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 56,204 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 55,686 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 55,686 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly,

Pass 18 Jun 2013 55,224 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusting, power steering pipes rusting, o/s/r indicator fading,

Fail 18 Jun 2013 55,224 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

front to rear brake pipes rusting, power steering pipes rusting, o/s/r indicator fading,

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,739 miles

number plate lamp dim, o/s/r indicator fading,power steering pipe rusting, both front cv boots light cracking,

Fail 18 Jun 2012 54,739 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

number plate lamp dim, o/s/r indicator fading,power steering pipe rusting, both front cv boots light cracking,

Pass 17 Jun 2011 54,023 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 54,023 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 52,739 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 52,739 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 51,828 miles

back box exhaust slight blow,

Fail 15 Jun 2009 51,828 miles

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

back box exhaust slight blow,

Pass 23 Jun 2008 50,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 23 Jun 2008 50,902 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 50,127 miles

radiator rusted and corroded, back box exhaust slight leak, both front tyres worn inner edges,

Pass 19 Jun 2006 49,124 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 49,124 miles

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

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

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

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

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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S954 OCK is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 S954 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.

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S954 OCK is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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