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S712 VWE

1998 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1119cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,475 mi
Last recorded88,475 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS712 VWE
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,119cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 88,475 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 84,606 miles

BATTERY INSECURE

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

Fail 27 Mar 2012 84,590 miles

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

BATTERY INSECURE

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 78,876 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 68,263 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2010 68,079 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 58,166 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 49,410 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 41,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2007 41,910 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,609 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 33,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S712 VWE is a 1998 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,119cc 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 S712 VWE, 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 S712 VWE registered?

S712 VWE is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S712 VWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S712 VWE shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S712 VWE have outstanding finance?

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