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DLZ 1846

1998 Rover 200

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

113,715 mi
Last recorded113,715 miles
Recorded on24 May 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 1846
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 May 2006 113,715 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 113,707 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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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DLZ 1846 is a 1998 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 DLZ 1846, 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 DLZ 1846 registered?

DLZ 1846 is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is DLZ 1846 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLZ 1846 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DLZ 1846 have outstanding finance?

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