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S112 DTM

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

47,416 mi
Last recorded47,416 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS112 DTM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 47,416 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 47,412 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2016 36,818 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 36,141 miles

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2013 36,140 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2012 35,491 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2012 35,491 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre has a very small bulge on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Oct 2011 34,686 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 32,484 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre wearing thin on enge

Pass 19 Oct 2009 30,375 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing thin on inside edge

Pass 15 Oct 2008 27,804 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 25,400 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 25,400 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 22,736 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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S112 DTM is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S112 DTM, 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

How do I check the history of S112 DTM?

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What year was S112 DTM registered?

S112 DTM is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S112 DTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S112 DTM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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