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S262 AJW

1998 Rover 200

Grey Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

120,938 mi
Last recorded120,938 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS262 AJW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2017 120,938 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded check front to rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill corroded check front to rear (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished on the outer and inner wall

Offside Rear tyre perished on the outer and inner wall

Pass 2 Jul 2016 118,721 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2016 118,719 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2015 117,670 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 117,668 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 115,648 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 115,645 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 113,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 113,869 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 112,183 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 26 Jun 2012 112,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 103,475 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 94,248 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 85,993 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 23 Jun 2009 85,993 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jun 2008 77,763 miles

both front anti-roll bar link bushes perished

o/s/f cv boot perished

oil leak

slight play in o/s/f rack

Pass 21 Jun 2007 69,567 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 61,160 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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S262 AJW is a 1998 Rover 200 in Grey with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 S262 AJW, 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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S262 AJW is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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