MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,869 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
air bag light on
Coolant leak
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Coolant leak
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
front tyres wearing inside edge
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
cv boots perishing
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 200?
Based on 64,442 MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S42 BJW is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S42 BJW, 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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How do I check the history of S42 BJW?
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What year was S42 BJW registered?
S42 BJW is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S42 BJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S42 BJW shows 12 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 S42 BJW have outstanding finance?
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