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S915 SBJ

1998 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,231 mi
Last recorded97,231 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS915 SBJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2013 97,231 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 97,177 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 88,891 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 81,127 miles

off side front shock-absorber leaking

Pass 16 Mar 2010 73,362 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 66,114 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 58,661 miles

O/S rear view mirror glass cracked but it is secure and does not seriously affect the view to rear.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 48,590 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 48,583 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

O/S wing mirror damaged. but does not seriously affect the view to rear.

Pass 30 Mar 2006 39,178 miles

n/s head light poor image

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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S915 SBJ is a 1998 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S915 SBJ, 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 S915 SBJ registered?

S915 SBJ is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S915 SBJ safe to buy?

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