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S78 CFM

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

35,613 mi
Last recorded35,613 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS78 CFM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2019 35,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack misting (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded at flexy pipe

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 33,336 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 31,580 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 31,020 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 30,446 miles

rear nearside brake slightly binding

Fail 21 Sep 2015 30,446 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

rear nearside brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Sep 2014 29,816 miles

corrosion to rear offside & nearside sills/wheel arches

Pass 6 Sep 2013 28,961 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 27,463 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 26,060 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 24,733 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 24,230 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 24,230 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

oil leak around sump plug

Pass 16 Sep 2008 22,169 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 21,464 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 20,282 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2005 18,971 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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S78 CFM is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 S78 CFM, 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 S78 CFM registered?

S78 CFM is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S78 CFM safe to buy?

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