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S991 AOJ

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

105,699 mi
Last recorded105,699 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS991 AOJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2012 105,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake pipe corroded

brake pipe not cheak above cover

Pass 14 Dec 2011 100,603 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre slight outer sidewall damage and cracking on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edges

Fail 14 Dec 2011 100,603 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edges

n/s/r tyre slight outer sidewall damage and cracking on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wear on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre cracking on outer edges

Fail 11 Dec 2010 95,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pas pump has a light missting of oil

Pass 11 Dec 2010 95,406 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pas pump has a light missting of oil

Pass 12 Dec 2009 90,226 miles

handbrake travel high

aux drive belts cracking

boot area not checked properly due to trim

both outer cv boots cracking

front brake discs wearing(poss undersize)pads not checked

metal brake & fuel pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

n/s outer sill corroding

n/s/r brake starting to stick slightly

slight play n/s bottom ball joint

slight play steering rack

Fail 12 Dec 2009 90,226 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

aux drive belts cracking

boot area not checked properly due to trim

both outer cv boots cracking

front brake discs wearing(poss undersize)pads not checked

handbrake travel high

metal brake & fuel pipes starting to corrode(not checked properly due to protective coating & above covers)

n/s outer sill corroding

n/s/r brake starting to stick slightly

slight play n/s bottom ball joint

slight play steering rack

Pass 22 Nov 2008 86,251 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 81,681 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 81,681 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 75,408 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2006 75,408 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006
Fail 18 Feb 2006 72,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2006 72,958 miles

Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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S991 AOJ is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S991 AOJ, 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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S991 AOJ is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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