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S276 CDL

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

72,849 mi
Last recorded72,849 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS276 CDL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2021 72,849 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jul 2021 72,848 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 71,421 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 69,805 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 69,805 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 67,780 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 67,780 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 65,821 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2017 65,821 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 64,090 miles

Oil leak ()

Outer sills in rusty condition

Pass 20 Jul 2015 63,452 miles

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2014 62,597 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 62,583 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 61,253 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2013 61,253 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 58,101 miles

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

Fail 24 Jul 2012 58,101 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jul 2011 54,990 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 54,990 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2010 52,321 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 52,321 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 48,840 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 45,646 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 42,014 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 37,467 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2006 37,467 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front number plate damaged

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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S276 CDL is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 S276 CDL, 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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What year was S276 CDL registered?

S276 CDL is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S276 CDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S276 CDL shows 26 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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