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S738 GWW

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

18,948 mi
Last recorded18,948 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 GWW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2009 18,948 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 18,346 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 17,489 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 16,290 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 14,743 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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S738 GWW is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S738 GWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S738 GWW registered?

S738 GWW is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 3 October 1998.

Is S738 GWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S738 GWW shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S738 GWW have outstanding finance?

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