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S188 WOE

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

130,301 mi
Last recorded130,301 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS188 WOE
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2015 130,301 miles

oil leak

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 127,217 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 127,216 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre rear brake light deteriorating

Front brakes slightly imbalanced

Offside wiper blade starting to split

Powersteering pump misted in fluid

Pass 5 Sep 2013 122,599 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 6 Sep 2012 109,944 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 109,944 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 97,407 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 97,407 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 86,980 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 74,637 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 74,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 62,083 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 50,371 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 50,371 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 38,286 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

s/wall cracks o/s/rear

Pass 15 Sep 2005 27,996 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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S188 WOE is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S188 WOE, 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 S188 WOE registered?

S188 WOE is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S188 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S188 WOE shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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