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S527 CDV

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

70,578 mi
Last recorded70,578 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS527 CDV
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2013 70,578 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 70,578 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 61,830 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 61,789 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs starting to wear.

Pass 14 Oct 2010 54,753 miles

dampness on power steering

Fail 14 Oct 2010 54,753 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

dampness on power steering

Pass 6 Nov 2009 49,378 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side rear tyre outer sidewall cracking & in poor condition

Fail 5 Nov 2009 49,378 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

near side rear tyre outer sidewall cracking & in poor condition

Fail 30 Oct 2008 39,165 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside door mirror slightly loose

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 30 Oct 2008 39,165 miles

Nearside door mirror slightly loose

Nearside rear tyre starting to perish

Fail 14 Sep 2007 25,693 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 25,693 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 13,359 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 13,350 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 12,506 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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S527 CDV is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S527 CDV, 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 S527 CDV registered?

S527 CDV is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S527 CDV safe to buy?

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