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S276 DOB

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

71,523 mi
Last recorded71,523 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2012 71,523 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

coolant level low

Fail 17 Nov 2012 71,007 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

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

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

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

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

corrosino to underbody, suspension mounting areas, and suspension components

Pass 23 Nov 2011 60,740 miles

corrrosion sill n/side

o/side rear lamp cracked repaired with tape

Fail 23 Nov 2011 60,740 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrrosion sill n/side

o/side rear lamp cracked repaired with tape

Fail 7 Nov 2011 60,614 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

offside rear light damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2010 57,036 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 57,036 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

PLEASE NOTE offside rear fog lamp bulb holder is very corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2009 53,154 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

wiper blades sometimes do not park automaticly

Pass 10 Nov 2008 50,605 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 48,221 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 48,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 45,879 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 45,879 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 43,367 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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S276 DOB is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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.

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S276 DOB is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S276 DOB safe to buy?

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