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S147 NEC

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

47,693 mi
Last recorded47,693 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS147 NEC
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2011 47,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 47,693 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 9 Aug 2010 46,653 miles

N/S Rear light slight crack.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Aug 2010 46,653 miles

N/S Rear light slight crack.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 45,584 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 44,198 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 42,820 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 39,517 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 33,933 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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S147 NEC 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 S147 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 S147 NEC registered?

S147 NEC is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 5 September 1998.

Is S147 NEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S147 NEC 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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