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R386 DCL

1998 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,435 mi
Last recorded99,435 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 DCL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 99,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 94,113 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 94,096 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 88,725 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 88,723 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wiper blades slightly split

large engine oil leaks

Pass 1 Mar 2007 82,496 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrake limited reserve travel

Pass 1 Mar 2006 74,352 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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R386 DCL is a 1998 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R386 DCL, 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 R386 DCL registered?

R386 DCL is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R386 DCL safe to buy?

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