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S635 CWS

1998 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

62,434 mi
Last recorded62,434 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS635 CWS
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 62,434 miles

STEERING RACK WET?OIL LEAKS.MINOR DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY RACK O/S.F DISCS WORN-PADS CLOSE LIMIT.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Fail 29 Jul 2011 62,361 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

STEERING RACK WET?OIL LEAKS.MINOR DAMAGE N/S/F TYRE WALL.MINOR PLAY F SUSPENSION ARMS.N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY RACK O/S.F DISCS WORN-PADS CLOSE LIMIT.R SERVICE BRAKES APPLICATION UNEVEN.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 57,972 miles

N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-F SUSPENSION-STEERING.N/S/R BRAKE HOSE SLIGHT DISTORTION.EMISSISON ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Fail 27 Jul 2010 57,972 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

N/S OUTER C/V BOOT STARTING TO SPLIT.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-F SUSPENSION-STEERING.N/S/R BRAKE HOSE SLIGHT DISTORTION.EMISSISON ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Pass 30 Jul 2009 54,004 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 48,563 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2007 43,674 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 38,451 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 33,202 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 33,202 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S635 CWS is a 1998 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S635 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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S635 CWS is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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