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S708 FBN

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

45,832 mi
Last recorded45,832 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS708 FBN
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2017 45,832 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 45,832 miles

Central Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 41,560 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 35,425 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 29,061 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Dec 2012 27,721 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2012 27,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

wash/wipe switch insecure/faulty

Pass 8 Oct 2011 13,476 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 12,956 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 12,665 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 12,167 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 11,684 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 11,470 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s wing indicator secured by tape.

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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S708 FBN is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S708 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 S708 FBN registered?

S708 FBN is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S708 FBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S708 FBN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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