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S754 JWO

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

64,054 mi
Last recorded64,054 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS754 JWO
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 64,054 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Feb 2014 60,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 57,739 miles

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished

interior mirror missing

long hand brake travel

Fail 1 Mar 2013 57,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres perished

interior mirror missing

long hand brake travel

Pass 28 Feb 2012 54,004 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 54,004 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 47,499 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 43,418 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2010 43,415 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 140,666 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 38,056 miles

alternator and power steering drive belts perished

n/s/f tyre well worn

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit 175/65/14

Pass 23 Nov 2006 35,310 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 31,514 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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S754 JWO is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S754 JWO, 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 S754 JWO registered?

S754 JWO is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 23 November 1998.

Is S754 JWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S754 JWO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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