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S325 BDL

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,381 mi
Last recorded56,381 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS325 BDL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2011 56,381 miles

exhaust front pipe touching crossmember

this vehicle has front end damage

Fail 24 Jun 2011 56,381 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

front exhaust pipe touching crossmember

thi vehicle has front end damage

Pass 28 Jun 2010 48,316 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 3 Jul 2008 45,074 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 43,421 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 43,421 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 39,274 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2005 34,751 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 34,751 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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S325 BDL is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S325 BDL, 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 S325 BDL?

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What year was S325 BDL registered?

S325 BDL is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S325 BDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S325 BDL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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