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S259 DJW

1998 Rover 200

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,624 mi
Last recorded97,624 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS259 DJW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2011 97,624 miles

off side front tyre inner edge starting to wear.

slight play in steering rack. near side front tyre inner and outer edge starting to wear. both cv boots starting to perish. nail in off side rear tyre. brake pipes and fuel pipes under car starting to

Fail 23 Sep 2011 97,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

off side front tyre inner edge starting to wear.

slight play in steering rack. near side front tyre inner and outer edge starting to wear. both cv boots starting to perish. nail in off side rear tyre. brake pipes and fuel pipes under car starting to

Fail 20 Sep 2011 97,588 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

abs working under test in rollers advise

both front tyres worn on shoulders advise replacement

brake pedal has very little reserve travel

center rear brake light inop

front and rear no plates deteriated

Pass 18 Sep 2010 91,704 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 82,672 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 82,446 miles

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 74,658 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,907 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 54,929 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 43,635 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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S259 DJW is a 1998 Rover 200 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S259 DJW, 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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S259 DJW is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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