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S816 GJW

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,116 mi
Last recorded48,116 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS816 GJW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2013 48,116 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 45,938 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 44,207 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 42,343 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 38,370 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 33,660 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 33,660 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 28,045 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 21,841 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 21,841 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 15,705 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 15,705 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

nearside front tyre worn to 1.6 mm

offside front tyre worn to 2mm

slight exhaust blow from rear joint

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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S816 GJW is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S816 GJW, 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 S816 GJW registered?

S816 GJW is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S816 GJW safe to buy?

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