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S544 XAS

1998 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,824 mi
Last recorded81,824 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS544 XAS
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2012 81,824 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 81,824 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 77,747 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 75,062 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 72,274 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 66,335 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 61,269 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 Sep 2006 61,269 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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S544 XAS is a 1998 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S544 XAS, 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

How do I check the history of S544 XAS?

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What year was S544 XAS registered?

S544 XAS is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S544 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S544 XAS shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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