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S289 MJM

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,641 mi
Last recorded90,641 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS289 MJM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 90,641 miles

front brake pads getting low

front tyres on wear bars

Fail 19 Sep 2012 90,641 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

front brake pads getting low

front tyres on wear bars

Pass 28 Sep 2011 87,340 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2011 87,340 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Sep 2010 82,297 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 79,417 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded slightly

Pass 26 Sep 2008 76,891 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 76,891 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 74,131 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 71,192 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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S289 MJM is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S289 MJM, 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 S289 MJM?

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What year was S289 MJM registered?

S289 MJM is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S289 MJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S289 MJM shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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