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AV03 ZFE

2003 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

96,624 mi
Last recorded96,624 miles
Recorded on14 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Rover 20066,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV03 ZFE
MakeRover
Model200
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 May 2016 96,624 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 96,624 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front drive shaft oil seal in gearbox leaking badly

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2015 90,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2015 90,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2014 85,081 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 85,071 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)

Pass 11 May 2013 80,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 15 May 2012 74,077 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 74,057 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 May 2011 66,196 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 66,196 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 5 May 2010 58,848 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 58,848 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 50,578 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 50,578 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2008 42,391 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 34,127 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 34,127 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 25,809 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2006 25,809 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AV03 ZFE is a 2003 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

Across all 2003 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 66,076 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 AV03 ZFE, 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 23 years old, this Rover 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AV03 ZFE is a 2003 Rover 200, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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