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S388 EBN

1998 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,563 mi
Last recorded51,563 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS388 EBN
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2011 51,563 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

chip in screen

corrosion on brake pipes

heat shield on exhaust insecure

rear brakes uneven

wear on discs

Pass 23 Feb 2010 49,796 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2009 47,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

travel on handbrake

Pass 9 Feb 2009 47,689 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Feb 2008 45,174 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes uneven

sligth bind on offside front brake

wear on discs and pads

Fail 4 Feb 2008 45,174 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brakes uneven

sligth bind on offside front brake

wear on discs and pads

Pass 2 Feb 2007 43,071 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 43,071 miles

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

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

travel on brakes

Pass 12 Jan 2006 40,099 miles

slight low effort on nearside handbrake

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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S388 EBN is a 1998 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S388 EBN, 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 S388 EBN registered?

S388 EBN is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S388 EBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S388 EBN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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