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S873 WOF

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,927 mi
Last recorded35,927 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS873 WOF
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2022 35,927 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2022 35,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jan 2022 35,538 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 35,250 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 35,250 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 34,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 34,584 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 33,174 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 31,969 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 30,985 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 29,489 miles

Front Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 28,060 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 27,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 26,637 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 25,565 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 24,528 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 23,462 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 23,176 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 22,134 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 21,014 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 19,218 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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S873 WOF is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S873 WOF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S873 WOF registered?

S873 WOF is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S873 WOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S873 WOF shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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