MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,706 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside front wheel slightly damaged
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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