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S435 HKO

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

34,914 mi
Last recorded34,914 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS435 HKO
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 34,914 miles

Nearside side repeater poorly secured

Fail 8 Sep 2016 34,811 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside side repeater poorly secured

Pass 29 Sep 2015 33,366 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 33,321 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 32,007 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 31,996 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both rear tyres perishing and cracking

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,638 miles

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking outer sidewalls

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

Nearside door mirror broken

Nearside front seat belt slow to return

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

Fail 20 Sep 2013 30,626 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres perishing/cracking outer sidewalls

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

Nearside door mirror broken

Nearside front seat belt slow to return

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 29,328 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 21 Sep 2012

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2011 27,784 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 27,784 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

altenater belt slack

oil leak rocker cover gasket

rear exhaust box poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,056 miles

off side front tyre low 3mm

off side rear tyre screwin tread

Pass 8 Oct 2009 24,250 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 22,244 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 22,244 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 20,461 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 18,451 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2005 16,432 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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S435 HKO is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 S435 HKO, 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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S435 HKO is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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