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S894 DDV

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

58,513 mi
Last recorded58,513 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS894 DDV
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 58,513 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 58,512 miles

Centre Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 56,169 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 52,625 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 52,625 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 52,625 miles

unable to fully examine front to rear brake pipes as they are partly covered by fuel tank

Fail 17 Nov 2008 52,625 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

unable to fully examine front to rear brake pipes as they are partly covered by fuel tank

Pass 20 Nov 2007 42,360 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 41,280 miles

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

front number plate damage

Pass 18 Sep 2006 32,654 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damage

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

not all LED brake lights work

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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S894 DDV is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S894 DDV, 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 S894 DDV registered?

S894 DDV is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 29 September 1998.

Is S894 DDV safe to buy?

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