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S275 LBW

1998 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,735 mi
Last recorded93,735 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS275 LBW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2008 93,735 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 93,726 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2007 87,045 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Feb 2007 87,044 miles

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Cooling fan assembly insecure

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S275 LBW is a 1998 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S275 LBW, 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

How do I check the history of S275 LBW?

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What year was S275 LBW registered?

S275 LBW is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S275 LBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S275 LBW shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S275 LBW have outstanding finance?

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