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S262 CEE

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,243 mi
Last recorded81,243 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 CEE
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2011 81,243 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 76,321 miles

corossion visable n/s+o/s rear of sill [outer] meets bottom of rear arch not yet excessive

Pass 2 Nov 2009 70,253 miles

Battery insecure

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

nearside rear floor has a hole outside perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2009 70,211 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Battery insecure

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

nearside rear floor has a hole outside perscribed areas

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2008 75,003 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 91,809 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 82,143 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 82,143 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 26 Jun 2005 72,292 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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S262 CEE is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green 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 S262 CEE, 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 S262 CEE registered?

S262 CEE is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S262 CEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S262 CEE 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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