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S970 VCL

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,575 mi
Last recorded67,575 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS970 VCL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 67,575 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded - flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Sep 2016 61,369 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 21 Sep 2016 61,367 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Sep 2015 55,789 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 49,288 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 47,367 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 45,149 miles

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,751 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,176 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,506 miles

nearside rear tyre 3mm

reverse lights not working

slight play in offside front inner trackrod joint

Fail 3 Oct 2008 30,554 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 30,554 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 25,569 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 23,061 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 19,025 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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S970 VCL is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 S970 VCL, 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 S970 VCL registered?

S970 VCL is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 16 October 1998.

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