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S219 DFM

1998 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

96,654 mi
Last recorded96,654 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS219 DFM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 96,654 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 96,654 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2013 93,356 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 88,923 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 88,923 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 84,356 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 84,356 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 79,621 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 79,621 miles

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

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

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

Centre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

reverse lights inop

steering rack weeping

w/w not parking correctly

Pass 14 Oct 2009 74,882 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 74,882 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2008 70,120 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2007 67,063 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 67,063 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 63,822 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 63,822 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 57,879 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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S219 DFM is a 1998 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 S219 DFM, 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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S219 DFM is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S219 DFM safe to buy?

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