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S236 MJW

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,784 mi
Last recorded88,784 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS236 MJW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 88,784 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 88,773 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2010 85,961 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 85,949 miles

Centre Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Centre Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Battery insecure

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

both rear tyres have screws in them

n/s/ front door mirror insecure

Pass 4 Apr 2009 83,527 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 83,485 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2008 78,765 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 78,765 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 75,645 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 66,148 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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S236 MJW is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S236 MJW, 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 S236 MJW registered?

S236 MJW is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S236 MJW safe to buy?

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