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S908 KEC

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

26,915 mi
Last recorded26,915 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 KEC
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 11 Jan 2013 26,915 miles

air bag light on

Pass 29 Jul 2011 26,595 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 25,633 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2009 24,506 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 23,417 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 22,218 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 20,880 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 19,212 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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S908 KEC is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S908 KEC, 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 S908 KEC registered?

S908 KEC is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S908 KEC safe to buy?

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