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S190 CDV

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

106,392 mi
Last recorded106,392 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS190 CDV
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 106,392 miles

Coolant leak from radiator

Exhaust system generally in poor condition

Moderate play in both steering rack ends

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn abnormally on outer tread

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil springs corroded

Slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2016 106,392 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Coolant leak from radiator

Exhaust system generally in poor condition

Moderate play in both steering rack ends

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn abnormally on outer tread

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear coil springs corroded

Slight engine oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2015 101,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Moderate play in offside steering rack end

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner tread

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 101,100 miles

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

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Moderate play in offside steering rack end

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner tread

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 92,009 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 91,999 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 87,785 miles

both cv bots starting to perish

n/s/f wing and bumper slight damage

power steering pipes damp

slight exhaust blow rear box

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Fail 12 Jan 2013 87,785 miles

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

slight exhaust blow rear box

both cv bots starting to perish

n/s/f wing and bumper slight damage

power steering pipes damp

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 28 Dec 2011 76,438 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 67,547 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 67,547 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2009 58,302 miles

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

rear silencer very rusty

Fail 27 Nov 2009 58,302 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

rear silencer very rusty

Pass 20 Nov 2008 50,012 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 43,056 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2007 43,056 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear 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 25 Nov 2006 34,188 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake pads are WORN

Fail 25 Nov 2006 34,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake pads are WORN

Pass 11 Nov 2005 23,009 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2005 23,009 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S190 CDV is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 S190 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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S190 CDV is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 December 1998.

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