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R94 DAX

1998 Rover 200

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,762 mi
Last recorded128,762 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 DAX
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 128,762 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2014 128,378 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 128,378 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 125,774 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 124,632 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 121,857 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2008 112,712 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2007 102,316 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 91,000 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 91,000 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R94 DAX is a 1998 Rover 200 in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R94 DAX, 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 R94 DAX registered?

R94 DAX is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R94 DAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R94 DAX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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