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S64 JPY

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

38,465 mi
Last recorded38,465 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS64 JPY
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 38,465 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Aug 2009 38,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 29,498 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust front pipe showing signs of corrosion

rear wiper torn

Fail 24 Jul 2007 26,527 miles

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

inner edge worn on n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Jul 2007 26,527 miles

inner edge worn on n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Jul 2006 24,417 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 24,417 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S64 JPY is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S64 JPY, 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 S64 JPY registered?

S64 JPY is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S64 JPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S64 JPY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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