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S288 NCK

1998 Rover 200

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,507 mi
Last recorded39,507 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 NCK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 39,507 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front wheel binding slightly when spun by hand

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 39,012 miles

Under side corroded.

Fail 18 Nov 2021 39,002 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

corroded in places

Pass 22 Sep 2020 38,107 miles

Offside Rear outer sill starting to corrode

Underside corroded in places

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Sep 2019 37,381 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside rear outer sill is corroded but not in a prescribed area

Underside slightly corroded in places

Fail 10 Sep 2019 37,381 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant level low

Exhaust corroded

Offside rear outer sill is corroded but not in a prescribed area

Underside slightly corroded in places

Pass 17 Sep 2018 32,218 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2018 32,218 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement caliper (1.1.15 (e))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 35,085 miles

Both rear outer sills slightly corroded

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

Pass 23 Sep 2016 34,102 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Both rear outer sills corroded but not excessive

Exhaust corroded in places

Slight blow exhaust middle section

Underside corroded in places

Pass 15 Sep 2015 33,445 miles

Both rear tyres have cracks in the tread and sidewalls

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 32,612 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 31,511 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 31,505 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 30,986 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 30,448 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 30,446 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2010 23,948 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,281 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 20,280 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 19,320 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 19,009 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 18,454 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 16,216 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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S288 NCK is a 1998 Rover 200 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S288 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S288 NCK registered?

S288 NCK is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S288 NCK safe to buy?

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