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S148 CDV

1998 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

45,452 mi
Last recorded45,452 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS148 CDV
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,452 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 45,441 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner edges (Suspect front wheel alignment incorrect)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 41,258 miles

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

both rear indicator bulbs starting to show white light

corrosion on backbox

front antiroll bar link bushes starting to split

n/s mirror casing broken

Pass 12 Jul 2010 39,457 miles

2 x front anti roll bar link bushes starting to crack

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Jul 2009 37,479 miles

Air Bag light on

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 37,479 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Air Bag light on

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 Jul 2008 35,101 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 32,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jul 2007 32,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Jul 2006 30,006 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2006 30,006 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2005 26,973 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2005 26,973 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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S148 CDV is a 1998 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 S148 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.

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S148 CDV is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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