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S531 DFB

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,706 mi
Last recorded65,706 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS531 DFB
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 65,706 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 65,706 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 61,964 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 61,964 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 56,904 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 51,821 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 46,839 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 46,839 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 41,602 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 37,309 miles

nearside front wheel slightly damaged

Fail 6 Oct 2009 37,309 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front wheel slightly damaged

Pass 24 Sep 2008 32,101 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

offside front wearing on inner edge and slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Oct 2007 29,047 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 23,886 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 20,458 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 20,458 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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S531 DFB is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S531 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S531 DFB registered?

S531 DFB is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S531 DFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S531 DFB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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