MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,200 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre perished
slight bind on offside rear wheel
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
offside rear tyre perished
slight bind on offside rear wheel
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
front brakes only just met the front brake imbalance requirements. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
tested under wet conditions
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Coolant leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
corrosion both outer sills
near side rear lamp unit damaged
corrosion both rear sills and wheel arches
both front exhaust joints corroded
rear exhaust joint corroded and has been repaired with paste
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
both front exhaust joints corroded
rear exhaust joint corroded and has been repaired with paste
How Reliable is the Rover 200?
Based on 64,442 MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S260 MJW is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S260 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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S260 MJW is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 15 December 1998.
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