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S969 SVG

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

92,065 mi
Last recorded92,065 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS969 SVG
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2011 92,065 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 92,074 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

front exhaust mounting missing

Pass 12 Aug 2010 85,873 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 tyres edges worn

Fail 11 Aug 2010 85,862 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

all 4 tyres edges worn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 82,842 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 76,234 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 76,234 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 68,551 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 68,551 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2006 61,336 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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S969 SVG 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 60%.

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 S969 SVG, 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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What year was S969 SVG registered?

S969 SVG is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S969 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S969 SVG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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