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S264 CWS

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,106 mi
Last recorded97,106 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS264 CWS
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2013 97,106 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 92,019 miles

Battery insecure.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight oil leak.

Fail 10 Aug 2012 92,001 miles

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

Battery insecure.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight oil leak.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 87,027 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 83,219 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 83,206 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 79,224 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

wipers do not park correctly

Pass 21 Aug 2008 74,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 69,614 miles

slight seepage from power steering pipe

slightly low reading from nearside rear brake

Pass 17 Aug 2006 64,522 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 59,640 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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S264 CWS is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S264 CWS, 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 S264 CWS registered?

S264 CWS is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S264 CWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S264 CWS shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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