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S241 DOB

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,660 mi
Last recorded100,660 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS241 DOB
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 100,660 miles

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

air bag light on

Fail 15 Oct 2012 100,660 miles

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

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

air bag light on

Pass 30 Sep 2011 94,754 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 91,082 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 83,311 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 83,311 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 76,351 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 69,292 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 63,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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S241 DOB is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S241 DOB, 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

How do I check the history of S241 DOB?

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What year was S241 DOB registered?

S241 DOB is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S241 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S241 DOB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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