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S208 SBJ

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,548 mi
Last recorded103,548 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS208 SBJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 103,548 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 103,548 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 89,978 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 89,978 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 82,184 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s and n/s outer sills tatty

Pass 11 Apr 2009 75,464 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 61,564 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Mar 2008 61,564 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 May 2007 51,087 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 47,725 miles

MIDDLE SECTION OF EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED AND HOLED

O/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD DEPTH ON INNER EDGE

Fail 12 Jun 2006 47,725 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

MIDDLE SECTION OF EXHAUST BADLY CORRODED AND HOLED

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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S208 SBJ is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S208 SBJ, 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 S208 SBJ registered?

S208 SBJ is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S208 SBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S208 SBJ shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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