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S985 CDL

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,519 mi
Last recorded84,519 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS985 CDL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Sep 2009 84,519 miles

some play in os of steering rack

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

age cracking and some cuts to both rear tyres

brake fluid below max.

corrosion to both sillls

no.plates poor

osf door mirror glass poor

stone chips and scratches to windscreen

washers poor

Pass 12 Aug 2008 81,430 miles

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

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

irratic parking of windscreen wipers in intermittant operation

n/s rear tyre age cracking

oil dampness arount power steering rack

rear numberplate water damaged

Pass 2 Jul 2007 78,433 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s door mirror glass broken

slight corrosion on n/s outer sill

water damage to rear number plate

Pass 2 Aug 2006 72,949 miles

air bag light on

exhaust corroded

movement in steering rack

oil leaks

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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S985 CDL is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S985 CDL, 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 S985 CDL registered?

S985 CDL is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S985 CDL safe to buy?

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