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S955 BFM

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

93,260 mi
Last recorded93,260 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS955 BFM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 93,260 miles

N/S/R tyre wall deteriotated.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate deteriotated.

Fail 26 Aug 2011 93,258 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

N/S/R tyre wall deteriotated.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front number plate deteriotated.

Pass 11 Aug 2010 89,389 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Aug 2010 89,382 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2009 85,823 miles

brake discs worn

coolant level low

fan belts in very poor condition

minor scratches to bodywork

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

oil leaks on engine

radiator in poor condition

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to oil sump pan

slight cracking to both outer cv boots

slight damage to front registration plate

wheel trims scratched and damaged

Fail 28 Jul 2009 85,823 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake discs worn

coolant level low

fan belts in very poor condition

minor scratches to bodywork

o/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

oil leaks on engine

radiator in poor condition

slight corrosion to exhaust system

slight corrosion to oil sump pan

slight cracking to both outer cv boots

slight damage to front registration plate

wheel trims scratched and damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2008 77,457 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 77,455 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 71,871 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 71,871 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 67,652 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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S955 BFM is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S955 BFM, 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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S955 BFM is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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