CarVerify

Free Car Check

S75 ROA

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,375 mi
Last recorded65,375 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS75 ROA
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2011 65,375 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 61,257 miles

off side rear tyer 2mm tread

radiator dose not lock good

Fail 4 Aug 2010 61,257 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

off side rear tyer 2mm tread

radiator dose not lock good

Pass 4 Aug 2009 58,059 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 58,058 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2008 54,518 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust pipe fouling against subframe

slight cut in nearside front tyre outer wall and wear on inner edge

surface corrosion in both rear wheel arches

Pass 12 Aug 2008 54,518 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

rear exhaust pipe fouling against subframe

slight cut in nearside front tyre outer wall and wear on inner edge

surface corrosion in both rear wheel arches

Pass 13 Aug 2007 51,179 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 51,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 47,725 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 44,004 miles

nail in both front tyres

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
Full Rover 200 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S75 ROA is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S75 ROA, 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

How do I check the history of S75 ROA?

You can check the full history of S75 ROA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S75 ROA registered?

S75 ROA is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S75 ROA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S75 ROA shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S75 ROA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S75 ROA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.