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S765 JFP

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,649 mi
Last recorded98,649 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS765 JFP
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 98,649 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 97,969 miles

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2022 89,123 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2022 89,121 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. n/s/f seat doesn't have the access catch to gain access to rear seats (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. o/s/f seat doesn't have the access catch to gain access to rear seats (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 86,823 miles

Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both arch's (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 80,662 miles

both outer sills and both rear wheel arches corroding

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Fail 7 Apr 2018 80,631 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2017 71,281 miles

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

oil leak

water leak

Fail 3 Apr 2017 71,270 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

oil leak

water leak

Pass 14 Jul 2015 62,057 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 62,040 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 62,022 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 59 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 59,266 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 54,813 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 54,813 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 51,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 47,352 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 43,379 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 40,450 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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S765 JFP is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S765 JFP, 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 S765 JFP registered?

S765 JFP is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S765 JFP safe to buy?

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