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S864 GEC

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

58,244 mi
Last recorded58,244 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS864 GEC
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 58,244 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 58,244 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 57,527 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2017 56,666 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 55,666 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 53,978 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 51,851 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 49,896 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 49,896 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 47,726 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

nearside & offside rear tyres cracking slightly on shoulders

Pass 18 Jul 2011 45,316 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 42,700 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 39,476 miles

slight corrosion on rear exhaust joint

Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,380 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 33,114 miles

exhaust front pipe corroded & blowing slightly

exhaust middle pipe corroded

front number plate discolored

offside front tyre worn close to tread wear indicators & cracking on sidewalls

Pass 18 Jul 2006 29,678 miles

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

exhaust blowing slightly at flex pipe

rear number plate discolored

severe cracking on offside front tyre

slight sidewall damage on nearside rear tyre

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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S864 GEC is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S864 GEC, 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 S864 GEC registered?

S864 GEC is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S864 GEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S864 GEC shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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