1998 Rover 200 1.1L Petrol · S824 DWV
1998 Rover 200 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 21 Oct 1998. Recorded mileage 126,210 miles. MOT expired on 16 Nov 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 200
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 16 Nov 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 126,210 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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S824 DWV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/11/2022
- 126,210 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.
S824 DWV 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 (S824 DWV) between November 2021 and November 2022.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 November 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
S824 DWV Mileage History
- 03/11/2021118,989 mi
- 11/11/2021119,079 mi+90 mi
- 14/11/2022126,136 mi+7,057 mi
- 17/11/2022126,210 mi+74 mi
Average of roughly 6,960 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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