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S618 CTE

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,345 mi
Last recorded47,345 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS618 CTE
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2009 47,345 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine noisy

front suspension/subframe corroded

nearside rear tyre craking

offside front brake pipe corroded

signs of rear flexi hoses rubbing and nearside rear slightly twisted

Fail 28 Jul 2009 47,345 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine noisy

front suspension/subframe corroded

nearside rear tyre craking

offside front brake pipe corroded

signs of rear flexi hoses rubbing and nearside rear slightly twisted

Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,610 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 43,429 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 43,429 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres cracking

knock from engine

signs of rear flexi hoses rubbing

srs light on

Pass 18 Aug 2006 40,607 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 40,607 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

s'r's' lamp on

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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S618 CTE is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S618 CTE, 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 S618 CTE registered?

S618 CTE is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S618 CTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S618 CTE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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