MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,958 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coolant level low
nearside and offside rear tyre perished
windscreen scratched inside
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
coolant level low
nearside and offside rear tyre perished
windscreen scratched inside
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside mirror damaged but ok
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
offside mirror damaged but ok
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear wheels slightly binding
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
both rear wheels slightly binding
Nearside door mirror glass missing
Oil leak
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside door mirror glass missing
Oil leak
Oil leak
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 200?
Based on 64,442 MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S296 JTX is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 S296 JTX, 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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What year was S296 JTX registered?
S296 JTX is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 17 September 1998.
Is S296 JTX safe to buy?
The MOT history for S296 JTX shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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