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S142 DAA

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,681 mi
Last recorded69,681 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS142 DAA
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2010 69,681 miles

Front and Rear number plates poor condition

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

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jul 2010 69,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front and Rear number plates poor condition

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2009 66,839 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 64,042 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2007 60,155 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 55,672 miles

All tyres splitting and perishing

Both front anti roll bar drop link rubber bushes starting to split

N/S/F tyre right on legial limit on inner edge

O/S/F tyre on liegial limit on inner edge

Pass 1 Aug 2005 49,801 miles

Both rear tyres perished and cracking

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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 DAA is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S142 DAA, 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 S142 DAA registered?

S142 DAA is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S142 DAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S142 DAA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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