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S598 UHJ

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

87,688 mi
Last recorded87,688 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS598 UHJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 87,688 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2016 87,688 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 80,983 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 72,542 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 60,691 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn to limit and perishing and splitting

offside front tyre perishing and splitting

offside rear tyre wearing close to limit

Pass 14 Sep 2012 51,064 miles

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

centre rear sear belt is not working

rbt service brake efficiency : 51%

Fail 7 Sep 2012 50,894 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre rear sear belt is not working

Pass 8 Sep 2011 41,131 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 33,130 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 33,130 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 26,590 miles

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

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 15 Aug 2008 24,208 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 22,550 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 20,241 miles

hanging items from rear view mirror impairing view to n/s/f

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm bush just beginning to split

Fail 5 Sep 2006 20,241 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

hanging items from rear view mirror impairing view to n/s/f

o/s/f anti roll bar link arm bush just beginning to split

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 UHJ is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UHJ, 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 UHJ registered?

S598 UHJ is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 15 September 1998.

Is S598 UHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S598 UHJ shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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