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S428 XAS

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,595 mi
Last recorded48,595 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS428 XAS
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 29 Jul 2015 48,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside mirror is slightly loose

Pass 22 Jul 2014 46,046 miles

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

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

Outer sills slightly corroded.

Pass 29 Jul 2013 42,258 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 40,731 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,440 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 30,143 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,580 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 35,026 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 32,713 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 29,701 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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S428 XAS is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S428 XAS, 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 S428 XAS registered?

S428 XAS is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S428 XAS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S428 XAS shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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