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S8 CCS

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,643 mi
Last recorded87,643 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS8 CCS
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2009 87,643 miles

damage to off side outer sill

near side door mirror damaged

srs light staying on

Fail 4 Nov 2008 83,389 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 83,389 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 75,861 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 75,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2006 68,609 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 68,609 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate cracked

near side front tyre worn to 2mm

slight dampness around steering rack

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2005 59,157 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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S8 CCS is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S8 CCS, 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 S8 CCS registered?

S8 CCS is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 21 December 1998.

Is S8 CCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S8 CCS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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