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T278 DGP

1998 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,754 mi
Last recorded58,754 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 DGP
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2009 58,754 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 58,754 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 50,875 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 50,875 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 35,261 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 35,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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T278 DGP is a 1998 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 T278 DGP, 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 T278 DGP registered?

T278 DGP is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is T278 DGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T278 DGP shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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