1998 Rover 200 1.1L Petrol · S974 ETX
1998 Rover 200 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 26 Aug 1998. Recorded mileage 106,774 miles. MOT expired on 18 Oct 2024.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 200
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Oct 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,774 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S974 ETX Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2023
- 106,774 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
S974 ETX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover 200 (S974 ETX) between October 2022 and October 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S974 ETX Mileage History
- 03/10/2022104,313 mi
- 03/10/2022104,325 mi+12 mi
- 16/10/2023106,774 mi+2,449 mi
- 16/10/2023106,774 mi
Average of roughly 2,376 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Rover Rover 200 Series
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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Common Problems: ROVER 200
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Particularly prevalent on the 1.4 and 1.6 R3 models.
- Tailgate Wiring Loom Failure(Moderate)
The wiring that passes from the body to the tailgate snaps inside the rubber boot.
- Rusting Sills and Rear Arches(Moderate)
The sills and rear wheel arches are highly prone to rust, particularly on R3 models. This can be a serious structural issue if left untreated.
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- K-Series Head Gasket FailureSerious
Particularly prevalent on the 1.4 and 1.6 R3 models.
- Tailgate Wiring Loom FailureModerate
The wiring that passes from the body to the tailgate snaps inside the rubber boot.
- Rusting Sills and Rear ArchesModerate
The sills and rear wheel arches are highly prone to rust, particularly on R3 models. This can be a serious structural issue if left untreated.
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