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S288 CDL

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,309 mi
Last recorded86,309 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS288 CDL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 86,309 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Aug 2013 86,309 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 82,998 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 79,225 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 76,654 miles

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2009 74,184 miles

Exhaust rear silencer corroding

Pass 5 Aug 2008 71,981 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Aug 2008 71,981 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 65,599 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damp around power steering pump & pipes.

front number plate slightly damaged.

o/s/f wing damaged.

rear brakes noisey - squealing.

Pass 8 Aug 2006 58,917 miles

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

both rear indicators faded

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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S288 CDL is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S288 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 S288 CDL registered?

S288 CDL is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 12 August 1998.

Is S288 CDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S288 CDL shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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