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S282 NCK

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,253 mi
Last recorded58,253 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS282 NCK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2011 58,253 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 58,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 56,418 miles

advise; pas fluid around resevoir

advise; slight bind rear brakes both sides

Pass 24 Nov 2009 54,357 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 52,490 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Dec 2008 52,490 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

near side front tyre worn on edge

Pass 3 Dec 2007 50,913 miles

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 3 Dec 2007 50,913 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 5 Dec 2006 49,282 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 47,273 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

engine over heating fan not working

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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S282 NCK is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S282 NCK, 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 S282 NCK registered?

S282 NCK is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 2 August 1998.

Is S282 NCK safe to buy?

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