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S596 MJM

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,179 mi
Last recorded57,179 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS596 MJM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 57,179 miles

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

O/s wing mirror cracked

O/s/r tyre perished

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

Pass 3 May 2012 55,220 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front outer cv boots perished

slight deterioration to rear number plate

Fail 3 May 2012 55,220 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front outer cv boots perished

slight deterioration to rear number plate

Fail 4 May 2011 54,089 miles

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

offside door mirror damaged/repaired.

offside rear tyre deteriorating.

Pass 4 May 2011 54,089 miles

offside door mirror damaged/repaired.

offside rear tyre deteriorating.

Pass 4 May 2010 48,195 miles

walls of offside rear tyre cracking.

Fail 4 May 2010 48,195 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

walls of offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 45,379 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 42,469 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 41,917 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 41,917 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 38,176 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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S596 MJM is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green 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 S596 MJM, 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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What year was S596 MJM registered?

S596 MJM is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S596 MJM safe to buy?

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