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S908 UEL

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,926 mi
Last recorded91,926 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 UEL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 91,926 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 91,926 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 81,471 miles

front no plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

oil leak

Fail 28 Feb 2011 81,464 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak

front no plate cracked

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 18 Feb 2010 70,545 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 70,545 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2008 59,414 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 59,414 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front c.v. boots perished

hand brake travel long

rear wiper blade split

Pass 10 Jan 2008 50,381 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 50,381 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

both front seat belt locks stiff

both reg plates slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Oct 2006 36,171 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 36,171 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 26,672 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 26,672 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 UEL is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S908 UEL, 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 UEL registered?

S908 UEL is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 15 September 1998.

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