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R931 DWT

1998 Rover 200

Green Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,875 mi
Last recorded66,875 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 DWT
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2010 66,875 miles

slight travel on footbrake

Pass 19 Mar 2009 63,913 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 61,100 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 58,251 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 55,451 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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R931 DWT is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R931 DWT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R931 DWT registered?

R931 DWT is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R931 DWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R931 DWT shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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