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S834 GJW

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,988 mi
Last recorded48,988 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS834 GJW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 48,988 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 48,653 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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 6 Mar 2008 41,680 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 40,106 miles

both front anti-roll bar link arm bushes splitting

exhaust system starting to corrode

front number plate cracked

offside front mud flap insecure

offside front shock absorber damp

rear brake slightly uneven

rear number plate slightly insecure

Fail 23 Mar 2006 37,425 miles

front no plate damaged

offside front mudflap insecure

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

both front shockabsorbers damp

Pass 23 Mar 2006 37,425 miles

both front shockabsorbers damp

front no plate damaged

offside front mudflap insecure

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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S834 GJW is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S834 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 S834 GJW registered?

S834 GJW is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 18 September 1998.

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