1998 Rover 200 1.1L Petrol · S248 DVK
1998 Rover 200 (1.1L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1998. Recorded mileage 54,163 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 200
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Glasgow
- MOT Status
- Valid until 16/12/2012
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/12/2012)
- Recorded Mileage
- 54,163 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.1L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1120cc
S248 DVK Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/12/2011
- 54,163 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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S248 DVK Mileage History
- 13/12/200531,769 mi
- 13/12/200531,769 mi
- 12/12/200635,112 mi+3,343 mi
- 12/12/200635,112 mi
- 12/12/200737,088 mi+1,976 mi
- 09/12/200838,277 mi+1,189 mi
- 04/12/200940,611 mi+2,334 mi
- 10/12/201046,772 mi+6,161 mi
- 12/12/201154,149 mi+7,377 mi
- 13/12/201154,163 mi+14 mi
Average of roughly 3,733 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
S248 DVK MOT History
Common Problems: ROVER 200
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Particularly prevalent on the 1.4 and 1.6 R3 models.
- Tailgate Wiring Loom Failure(Moderate)
The wiring that passes from the body to the tailgate snaps inside the rubber boot.
- Rusting Sills and Rear Arches(Moderate)
The sills and rear wheel arches are highly prone to rust, particularly on R3 models. This can be a serious structural issue if left untreated.
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