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S598 FBN

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

55,206 mi
Last recorded55,206 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS598 FBN
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2017 55,206 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,841 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 49,781 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 45,109 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 45,070 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,741 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 41,485 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 40,065 miles

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

REAR CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT HAS 3 BULBS OUT

Pass 2 Aug 2010 24,454 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 38,659 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 37,208 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 34,476 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 32,515 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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S598 FBN 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 92.3%.

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 S598 FBN, 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 S598 FBN registered?

S598 FBN is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S598 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S598 FBN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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