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S317 BWK

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,187 mi
Last recorded96,187 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS317 BWK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 96,187 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 87,047 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 87,046 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

oil leak corrosion on sump and oil filter

Pass 12 Nov 2012 84,036 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 84,035 miles

Offside Front Upper Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre cut on sidewall (not reaching cords)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 80,950 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 80,950 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,627 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2009 72,396 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 67,037 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Nov 2007 60,547 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 54,870 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 52,146 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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S317 BWK is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S317 BWK, 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 S317 BWK registered?

S317 BWK is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 25 November 1998.

Is S317 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S317 BWK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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