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S518 JPY

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

74,900 mi
Last recorded74,900 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS518 JPY
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2012 74,900 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 73,187 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2011 73,187 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front number plate cracked but secure

osf and nsf tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Sep 2010 68,940 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front number plate cracked

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank corroded

High level brake light only 75% illuminates

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside cv joint very dry due to grease leakin out of gaiter

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated and cracked

Oil leak

Oil sump corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering rack pipes corroded

steering rack has light misting of oil on it

Fail 28 Sep 2010 68,910 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front number plate cracked

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fuel tank corroded

High level brake light only 75% illuminates

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside cv joint very dry due to grease leakin out of gaiter

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside rear tyre outer side wall deteriorated and cracked

Oil leak

Oil sump corroded

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering rack pipes corroded

steering rack has light misting of oil on it

Pass 18 Sep 2009 64,158 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all fuel pipes under the vehicle slightly corroded, not leaking.

fuel tank is slightly corroded, but not leaking.

the straps that hold the fuel tank up are slightly corroded.

there are cracks in the side wall of the offside rear tyre, no cords are showing.

Fail 17 Sep 2009 64,120 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

all fuel pipes under the vehicle slightly corroded, not leaking.

fuel tank is slightly corroded, but not leaking.

the straps that hold the fuel tank up are slightly corroded.

there are cracks in the side wall of the offside rear tyre, no cords are showing.

Pass 25 Sep 2008 60,292 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all tyres becoming perished.

corrosion on fuel tank.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 55,452 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 48,749 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 48,689 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S518 JPY is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S518 JPY, 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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S518 JPY is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 22 September 1998.

Is S518 JPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S518 JPY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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