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S82 EAB

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

45,528 mi
Last recorded45,528 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS82 EAB
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2007 45,528 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 45,528 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

cant test rear seat belts due to child seats fitted

front brake pads getting low

nearside front antiroll bar link splitting

nearside front cv gaiter splitting

oil leaking from gearbox

Pass 30 Nov 2006 39,718 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 39,718 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

advise tracking check due too adverse wear on front tyres

rear pads on wear indicators

Pass 25 Nov 2005 35,082 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2005 35,082 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre brake pipe bracket damaged.

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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S82 EAB is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S82 EAB, 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 S82 EAB registered?

S82 EAB is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S82 EAB safe to buy?

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