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S331 XRJ

1998 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,472 mi
Last recorded94,472 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS331 XRJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 94,472 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 May 2009 94,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 20 May 2008 82,712 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 May 2008 82,712 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 77,550 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 73,461 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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S331 XRJ is a 1998 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S331 XRJ, 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 S331 XRJ registered?

S331 XRJ is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S331 XRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S331 XRJ shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S331 XRJ have outstanding finance?

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