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S98 ECN

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

52,020 mi
Last recorded52,020 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 ECN
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Mar 2014 52,020 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 49,677 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 46,476 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 43,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 43,956 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 41,422 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 37,749 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 37,749 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 35,490 miles

Nearside wing mirror missing

Pass 13 Jan 2007 32,573 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 32,573 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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S98 ECN is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1999 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 66,259 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 S98 ECN, 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 27 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 S98 ECN registered?

S98 ECN is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S98 ECN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 ECN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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