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S873 HJW

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,733 mi
Last recorded93,733 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 HJW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 93,733 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2013 93,733 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 90,630 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 90,630 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 86,773 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 86,773 miles

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

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

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

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)

both outer sills slightly corroded

Fail 29 Oct 2010 82,639 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 82,639 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 78,038 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 74,002 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 69,370 miles

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing outer edges

Fail 31 Oct 2007 69,370 miles

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

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

o/s/f and n/s/f tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 23 Oct 2006 64,497 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 58,476 miles

both front tyers close to legal limit

exhaust slightly blowing

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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S873 HJW is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S873 HJW, 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 S873 HJW registered?

S873 HJW is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S873 HJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S873 HJW shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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