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2 DYX

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,863 mi
Last recorded159,863 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration2 DYX
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 159,863 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 159,851 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 159,848 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

parking brake little reserve travel

Fail 15 Jul 2019 159,837 miles

Nearside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 159,811 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 159,808 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Dropside component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Dropside component corroded and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 159,711 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 159,006 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 155,234 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 150,435 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 12 Nov 2013 143,507 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 143,507 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 137,317 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on

Fail 13 Nov 2012 137,312 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

airbag light on

Pass 15 Nov 2011 130,325 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 130,321 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2010 123,475 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

SRS worning light's on customer advised

Fail 27 Oct 2010 123,086 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

SRS worning light's on customer advised

Pass 18 Nov 2009 116,297 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 13,382 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 106,822 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 97,233 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 88,309 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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2 DYX is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 2 DYX, 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 2 DYX registered?

2 DYX is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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