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S976 AYG

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,403 mi
Last recorded90,403 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS976 AYG
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 3 Apr 2009 90,403 miles

front brakes on maximum amount of imbalance 25 o/s/f low

rear half mainline brake pipe corroded

rear tyres worn low

Pass 6 Nov 2007 81,375 miles

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/f drop link bushes split

o/s handle loose

rear brake pipes corroded

rear tyres getting low on edges

Pass 18 Jul 2006 68,243 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 58,218 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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S976 AYG is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S976 AYG, 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 S976 AYG registered?

S976 AYG is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S976 AYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S976 AYG shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S976 AYG have outstanding finance?

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