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S426 OEO

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,514 mi
Last recorded116,514 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS426 OEO
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2013 116,514 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake slightly binding.

Pass 20 Sep 2012 105,932 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 105,932 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 94,600 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 94,600 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 83,353 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Sep 2010 83,321 miles

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 16 Sep 2009 73,522 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 62,722 miles

cambelt due at 60,000 miles

Pass 19 Oct 2007 53,429 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 53,111 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 47,466 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 42,434 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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S426 OEO is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S426 OEO, 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 S426 OEO registered?

S426 OEO is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S426 OEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S426 OEO shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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