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R26 DPP

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

50,435 mi
Last recorded50,435 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 DPP
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 50,435 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 48,996 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 31 Mar 2016 47,219 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 45,985 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 17 Apr 2014 44,367 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 44,367 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 42,378 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,421 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,042 miles

n/s/f gaiter has slight leak

Pass 25 Mar 2010 38,844 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

travel in handbrake

Pass 26 Mar 2009 37,465 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 36,475 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 35,794 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 35,794 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,563 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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R26 DPP is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R26 DPP, 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 R26 DPP registered?

R26 DPP is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R26 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 DPP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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