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S223 SNT

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

35,288 mi
Last recorded35,288 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS223 SNT
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2022 35,288 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2021 34,862 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded but not holed.

Fail 9 Aug 2021 34,862 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both outer sills corroded but not holed.

Pass 30 Jul 2020 34,434 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sills corroded

Fail 30 Jul 2020 34,434 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sills corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2019 34,034 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 33,114 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 32,026 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 32,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 30,344 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 28,896 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2015 28,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 27,512 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 26,059 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2013 26,059 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2012 24,941 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 24,941 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2011 24,020 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 24,020 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 21,646 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 21,646 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 20,402 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 19,359 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 17,256 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 16,323 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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S223 SNT is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 S223 SNT, 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 S223 SNT registered?

S223 SNT is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 4 August 1998.

Is S223 SNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S223 SNT shows 25 tests with a 64% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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