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S538 DKS

1999 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,108 mi
Last recorded88,108 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2010
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS538 DKS
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2010 88,108 miles

both front c.v boots perishing

both front tyres low on edges

engine oil over power steering pump

near side front shocker slight damp patch

slight play both front steering arms

travel on handbrake

Pass 26 Feb 2009 83,389 miles

cv boots perished

oil leaks

sills corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2008 74,903 miles

offside handbrake slower to work

power steering pipes damp

Pass 28 Jul 2006 64,680 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 64,305 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake slightly out of balance

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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S538 DKS is a 1999 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1999 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 66,259 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 S538 DKS, 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 27 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 S538 DKS registered?

S538 DKS is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 29 January 1999.

Is S538 DKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for S538 DKS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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