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S897 HAR

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

47,235 mi
Last recorded47,235 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 HAR
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2015 47,235 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 45,497 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 44,132 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 42,148 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 40,180 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,070 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 35,958 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 4 Apr 2008 33,164 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 33,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 30,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Apr 2007 30,550 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 27,810 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 27,737 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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S897 HAR is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S897 HAR, 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 S897 HAR registered?

S897 HAR is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S897 HAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S897 HAR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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