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S960 WOM

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

83,079 mi
Last recorded83,079 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS960 WOM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 83,079 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 Jul 2026 83,053 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 Jun 2025 78,525 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 May 2024 73,883 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 73,155 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 72,832 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2022 72,795 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 72,442 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 71,451 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 69,565 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 68,128 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 68,126 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 65,609 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 65,609 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 61,391 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 61,391 miles

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

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 56,564 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 56,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2006 53,881 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 53,881 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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S960 WOM is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S960 WOM, 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 S960 WOM registered?

S960 WOM is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S960 WOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S960 WOM shows 20 tests with a 65% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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