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S972 ADS

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

43,459 mi
Last recorded43,459 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS972 ADS
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2010 43,459 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 43,456 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 36,816 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 31,282 miles

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 6 Sep 2008 31,275 miles

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 6 Sep 2008 31,275 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 26,048 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,796 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 20,756 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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S972 ADS is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S972 ADS, 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 S972 ADS registered?

S972 ADS is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 18 September 1998.

Is S972 ADS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S972 ADS shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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