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S156 JVN

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

53,226 mi
Last recorded53,226 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS156 JVN
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 53,226 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake requires servicing

Vehicle showing age related corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2018 51,024 miles

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Slight leak Nearside front driveshaft oil seal on gearbox

Fail 6 Aug 2018 51,024 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Slight leak Nearside front driveshaft oil seal on gearbox

Underside of vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2017 47,954 miles

Rear brakes require servicing

Fail 2 Aug 2017 47,954 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear brakes require servicing

Pass 1 Aug 2016 43,247 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 43,138 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 38,209 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Aug 2015 38,207 miles

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 33,567 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 33,131 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 32,054 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 30,902 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,036 miles

both rear tyres starting to seperate

Pass 30 Jul 2009 28,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 28,953 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 27,664 miles

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

n/s/r tyre split but no to cords

Fail 23 Jul 2008 27,664 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre split but no to cords

Pass 18 Jul 2007 26,224 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 26,224 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 24,658 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 24,658 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 22,478 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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S156 JVN is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 S156 JVN, 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 S156 JVN registered?

S156 JVN is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S156 JVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S156 JVN shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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