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S974 WOM

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,436 mi
Last recorded93,436 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS974 WOM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 93,436 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 92,992 miles
Pass 17 May 2024 92,755 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 92,490 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 91,585 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 91,174 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 89,930 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear in clips near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 89,925 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front too rear in clips near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Apr 2015 86,519 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 86,519 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 85,562 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 85,562 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 81,972 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 81,972 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 79,161 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 76,255 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 67,601 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 53,657 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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S974 WOM is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S974 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 S974 WOM registered?

S974 WOM is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S974 WOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S974 WOM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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