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S898 HNV

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,608 mi
Last recorded100,608 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 HNV
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 100,608 miles

N/S side mirror cracked

N/S/R tyre slightly weathered on sidewall to tread

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

Slight scratch on windscreen A zone

Pass 17 Jun 2010 95,608 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2010 95,604 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 91,815 miles

drivers wiper blade has only just met the requirements

Pass 2 May 2008 87,914 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 83,687 miles

brake servo assistance seems poor but is opperating

slight play in offside of steering rack

Fail 2 Mar 2007 83,687 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake servo assistance seems poor but is opperating

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 14 Jan 2006 79,438 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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S898 HNV is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S898 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 S898 HNV registered?

S898 HNV is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 13 November 1998.

Is S898 HNV safe to buy?

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