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X253 DCF

2000 Rover 200

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

51,441 mi
Last recorded51,441 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2000 Rover 20061,773 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX253 DCF
MakeRover
Model200
Year2000
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 51,441 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 38,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 30,144 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 30,144 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 26,527 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 24,999 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 24,999 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 11 Sep 2014 24,681 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 24,678 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 10,167 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 3,905 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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X253 DCF is a 2000 Rover 200 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2000 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 61,773 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 X253 DCF, 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 26 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 X253 DCF registered?

X253 DCF is a 2000 Rover 200, first registered on 27 October 2000.

Is X253 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X253 DCF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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