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S889 OEF

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,669 mi
Last recorded89,669 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS889 OEF
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 89,669 miles

battery insecure.!!!

front bottom ball joint gaiters split.!!!

offside rear accident damage.!!!

offside rear shocker leaking.!!!

Fail 18 Nov 2008 89,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

battery insecure.!!!

front bottom ball joint gaiters split.!!!

offside rear accident damage.!!!

offside rear shocker leaking.!!!

Pass 27 Nov 2006 79,428 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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S889 OEF is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S889 OEF, 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 S889 OEF registered?

S889 OEF is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S889 OEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S889 OEF shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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