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S966 UNG

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,034 mi
Last recorded67,034 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS966 UNG
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2012 67,034 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R WHEELARCH.

Fail 24 Aug 2012 67,034 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S/R WHEELARCH.

Pass 25 Aug 2011 56,158 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2010 45,585 miles

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

all of the brake pipes are covered in black

nearside and offside outer sills are slightly corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 41,342 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 37,463 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 30,708 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 25,352 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 25,352 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2005 20,173 miles

exhaust baffle loose

rear no plate deteriorating

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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S966 UNG is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S966 UNG, 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 S966 UNG registered?

S966 UNG is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S966 UNG safe to buy?

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