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S338 MEP

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,797 mi
Last recorded64,797 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS338 MEP
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2019 64,797 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 64,490 miles

Rear Brake damaged to the extent that braking performance is affected both rear brake plates holed (1.1.21 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 61,089 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 59,622 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 56,293 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 56,291 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around anti roll bar mounting (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Mar 2015 55,446 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 55,446 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 54,113 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,472 miles

both sides rear brake back plates corroded

offside steering rack end slight play

Fail 21 Mar 2013 52,469 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both sides rear brake back plates corroded

offside steering rack end slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2012 50,885 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 50,875 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)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 49,428 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 47,527 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 45,425 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front & rear brake ferrels slighty corroded

n/s/f o/s/f tyres 3mm

o/s/f wiper slighty worn

slight brake bind o/s/r

slight corrosion on bottem arms,hubs,calipers,backplates,rear beam axcell

slight play in n/s/f o/s/f steering drumsticks

Pass 7 Mar 2008 43,476 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

unable to test rear wheel bearing fully wheel binding slightly o/s/r

Fail 7 Mar 2008 43,476 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

unable to test rear wheel bearing fully wheel binding slightly o/s/r

Pass 29 Jun 2007 41,402 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 38,070 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 34,458 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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S338 MEP is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S338 MEP, 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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S338 MEP is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 10 August 1998.

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