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S980 APD

1998 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,569 mi
Last recorded116,569 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS980 APD
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2010 116,569 miles

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre worn low

nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

rear brakes noisey

Fail 14 Jan 2010 116,569 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

handbrake travel

nearside front tyre worn low

nearside rear seatbelt not checked due to childseat fitted

rear brakes noisey

Pass 9 Jan 2009 109,671 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 106,770 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 104,552 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 101,068 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 101,068 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

SLIGHT PLAY AND LIFT IN STEATING RACK

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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S980 APD is a 1998 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S980 APD, 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 S980 APD registered?

S980 APD is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S980 APD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S980 APD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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