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S716 DSG

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,549 mi
Last recorded66,549 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS716 DSG
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2010 66,549 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front wing corroded

small amount of freeplay in offside end of steering rack

Fail 15 Nov 2010 66,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside front wing corroded

small amount of freeplay in offside end of steering rack

Pass 9 Nov 2009 63,580 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 63,580 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 60,137 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 58,802 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 55,326 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 50,745 miles

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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S716 DSG is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc 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 S716 DSG, 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 S716 DSG registered?

S716 DSG is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S716 DSG safe to buy?

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