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S629 CWS

1998 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,755 mi
Last recorded38,755 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS629 CWS
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 38,755 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play ()

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 34,126 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 24,812 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 5 Jul 2018 24,750 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

OIL LEAK

POWER STEERING RACK DAMP / SEEPAGE

Pass 18 Aug 2017 23,875 miles

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 23,629 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 23,325 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 23,340 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 22,886 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 22,830 miles

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

reverse lights inop

Fail 31 Aug 2013 22,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

reverse lights inop

Pass 30 Aug 2012 21,846 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 21,276 miles

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 20,735 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 20,735 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 19,911 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 19,911 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Advise both rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Aug 2008 19,127 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 19,127 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2007 17,766 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 16,537 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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S629 CWS is a 1998 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S629 CWS, 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 S629 CWS registered?

S629 CWS is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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