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S142 CDV

1998 Rover 200

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,392 mi
Last recorded150,392 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 CDV
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2009 150,392 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 150,392 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

rear discs in a very poor condition

Pass 26 Aug 2008 142,000 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 142,000 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2007 131,673 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 121,855 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded and worn

both rear discs corroded and worn

exhaust center section and back box hevilly corroded

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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S142 CDV is a 1998 Rover 200 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S142 CDV, 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 S142 CDV registered?

S142 CDV is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 19 August 1998.

Is S142 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S142 CDV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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