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S588 DCB

1999 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

67,134 mi
Last recorded67,134 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS588 DCB
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 67,134 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 Nov 2009 67,125 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2008 51,546 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 48,937 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 465,091 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 39,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f drive shaft inner boot split

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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S588 DCB is a 1999 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S588 DCB, 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

How do I check the history of S588 DCB?

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What year was S588 DCB registered?

S588 DCB is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 15 January 1999.

Is S588 DCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S588 DCB shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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