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S118 EOJ

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

64,148 mi
Last recorded64,148 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 EOJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Jun 2010 64,148 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

after market exhaust back box fitted but not considered excessively loud

front exhaust has a slight blow of gasses

front number plate starting to fade, will need replacement in the near future

under body of vehicle covered in oil

Pass 5 Jun 2010 64,148 miles

after market exhaust back box fitted but not considered excessively loud

front exhaust has a slight blow of gasses

front number plate starting to fade, will need replacement in the near future

under body of vehicle covered in oil

Pass 29 May 2009 55,401 miles

after market exhaust fitted

offside rear tyre starting to perrish

Fail 29 May 2009 55,401 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

after market exhaust fitted

offside rear tyre starting to perrish

Pass 17 May 2008 50,905 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 May 2007 48,515 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2005 43,597 miles

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

Offside Front 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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S118 EOJ is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S118 EOJ, 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

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What year was S118 EOJ registered?

S118 EOJ is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S118 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S118 EOJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S118 EOJ have outstanding finance?

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