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S95 DWT

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,554 mi
Last recorded112,554 miles
Recorded on18 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS95 DWT
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2011 112,554 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 105,674 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 10,674 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 96,949 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 91,058 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 86,310 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 78,195 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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S95 DWT is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S95 DWT, 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 S95 DWT registered?

S95 DWT is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 15 October 1998.

Is S95 DWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for S95 DWT shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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