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S89 HRO

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

148,272 mi
Last recorded148,272 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS89 HRO
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 148,272 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 29 Jul 2009 148,272 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 145,028 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 126,492 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 100,506 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 89,394 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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S89 HRO is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S89 HRO, 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 S89 HRO registered?

S89 HRO is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S89 HRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S89 HRO shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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