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S817 EOJ

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,274 mi
Last recorded132,274 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS817 EOJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2010 132,274 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

r/h/f b/disc corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2010 132,266 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

r/h/f b/disc corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2009 130,223 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 130,222 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 124,341 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 124,333 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 122,979 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 122,979 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 119,500 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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S817 EOJ is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S817 EOJ, 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 S817 EOJ registered?

S817 EOJ is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 29 August 1998.

Is S817 EOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S817 EOJ shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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