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S138 NEC

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

29,228 mi
Last recorded29,228 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS138 NEC
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 29,228 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2025 29,153 miles
Pass 23 May 2024 29,055 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 28,646 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2022 28,646 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 26,143 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 25,692 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 20,442 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 16,210 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 15,055 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 14,128 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 13,909 miles

Nearside Rear sill area has slight corrosion

Pass 26 Aug 2014 13,631 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 13,307 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 12,779 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 12,247 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 11,723 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 11,083 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 10,425 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 9,960 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 9,308 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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S138 NEC is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 S138 NEC, 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 S138 NEC registered?

S138 NEC is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S138 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S138 NEC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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