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S594 UHJ

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,205 mi
Last recorded115,205 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS594 UHJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 115,205 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 15 Nov 2017 115,192 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 99,590 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 86,439 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 86,418 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 81,149 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 81,102 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2013 77,189 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Nov 2013 77,189 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 73,388 miles

SRS light on.

Fail 12 Nov 2012 73,367 miles

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

SRS light on.

Pass 7 Nov 2011 69,147 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 64,839 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 64,795 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 60,223 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 57,044 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 53,207 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 50,902 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 50,902 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S594 UHJ is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 S594 UHJ, 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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S594 UHJ is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 4 September 1998.

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