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S625 DBR

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,932 mi
Last recorded94,932 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS625 DBR
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2011 94,932 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all suspension bushes starting to perish

all wheel arches rusty

heavy oil leak

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2010 87,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

light corrosion to both outer sills

nearside wiper poor

radiator very poor

Fail 26 Feb 2010 87,679 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

light corrosion to both outer sills

nearside wiper poor

radiator very poor

Pass 13 Feb 2009 78,417 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

catalyst lazy operation

damage to nearside rear door,rear quarter & bumper

Pass 10 Mar 2008 69,315 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 69,308 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 60,431 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2005 53,753 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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S625 DBR is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S625 DBR, 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 S625 DBR registered?

S625 DBR is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 3 November 1998.

Is S625 DBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S625 DBR shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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