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S487 DFB

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

72,552 mi
Last recorded72,552 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS487 DFB
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2008 72,552 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 29 May 2007 66,958 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 57,156 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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S487 DFB is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S487 DFB, 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 S487 DFB registered?

S487 DFB is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S487 DFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S487 DFB shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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