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S878 HNV

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,383 mi
Last recorded95,383 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS878 HNV
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 95,383 miles

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

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

Rear ehaust silincer deteriorating

Fail 21 Nov 2013 95,382 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear ehaust silincer deteriorating

Pass 18 Oct 2012 83,152 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 79,523 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 77,466 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 72,795 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 68,937 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s front head lamp steemed up

Pass 27 Oct 2007 63,101 miles

rear n/plate stared toloose colour

Pass 11 Nov 2006 59,469 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 78,242 miles

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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S878 HNV is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S878 HNV, 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 S878 HNV registered?

S878 HNV is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S878 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S878 HNV shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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