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S118 TDT

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,476 mi
Last recorded78,476 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS118 TDT
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 78,476 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 24 Jan 2012 78,472 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 4 Nov 2010 70,346 miles

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

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

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

slight corossion all rear brake pipes

Pass 4 Nov 2010 70,346 miles

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

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

slight corossion all rear brake pipes

Pass 15 May 2009 63,903 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 62,017 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 62,017 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 55,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Jul 2006 55,278 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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S118 TDT is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S118 TDT, 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 S118 TDT registered?

S118 TDT is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S118 TDT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S118 TDT shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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