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S124 BWW

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,889 mi
Last recorded43,889 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS124 BWW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2015 43,889 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 43,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2014 43,871 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 43,865 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 42,743 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 40,702 miles

Power steering fluid level low

Pass 14 Jul 2010 39,376 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,552 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 35,340 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 31,866 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 31,865 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 28,886 miles

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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S124 BWW is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S124 BWW, 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 S124 BWW registered?

S124 BWW is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S124 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S124 BWW shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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