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S243 JWO

1999 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

46,944 mi
Last recorded46,944 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS243 JWO
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 46,944 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 46,804 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2015 46,548 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate

Offside Front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2014 46,154 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 46,154 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 45,799 miles

power steering leak

Pass 5 Oct 2012 45,277 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 45,277 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 44,561 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 43,900 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 42,918 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,097 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,036 miles

advise o/s/r wheel brake drag

advise oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2006 39,585 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 37,926 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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S243 JWO is a 1999 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 1999 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 66,259 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 S243 JWO, 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 27 years old, this Rover 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S243 JWO registered?

S243 JWO is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 21 January 1999.

Is S243 JWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S243 JWO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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