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S990 SEV

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,844 mi
Last recorded80,844 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS990 SEV
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2009 80,844 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 74,827 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 74,821 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 68,909 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 68,909 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 60,210 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN CRACKED ACROSS THE BOTTOM, DOES NOT EFFECT DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD, BUT IT SHOULD BE REPLACED AS A SAFETY ISSUE.

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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S990 SEV is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S990 SEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S990 SEV?

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What year was S990 SEV registered?

S990 SEV is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S990 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S990 SEV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S990 SEV have outstanding finance?

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