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S296 JTX

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

39,958 mi
Last recorded39,958 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS296 JTX
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 39,958 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 39,958 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2013 37,160 miles

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)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 37,160 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 36,375 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside mirror damaged but ok

Fail 1 Feb 2012 36,375 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2011 35,981 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 35,981 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 35,877 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Oil leak

Fail 20 Feb 2010 35,876 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,774 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 35,196 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Dec 2007 35,195 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jan 2007 34,160 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jan 2007 34,159 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2005 33,490 miles

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.

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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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?

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