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S386 DFM

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,864 mi
Last recorded105,864 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS386 DFM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 105,864 miles

cooling fan operation poor

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

Oil leak

brake service

Fail 1 Dec 2009 105,864 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

brake service

cooling fan operation poor

Pass 17 Nov 2008 97,993 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 87,190 miles

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2006 74,432 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 61,838 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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S386 DFM is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S386 DFM, 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 S386 DFM?

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What year was S386 DFM registered?

S386 DFM is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S386 DFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S386 DFM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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