MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,420 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system obviously removed Rear ABS sensors still fitted to vehicle (1.6 (f))
Central Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
Headlamp insecure Both (4.1.1 (c))
Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around anti roll bar bracket area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened around anti roll bar bracket area (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Driver's seat with a defective structure bolt missing on seat base (6.2.5 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Rear fog lamp switch inoperative no tell tale (4.5.3 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs have been hot and have small surface cracks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
No reverse lights
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Tell tale light does not illuminate for left indicator but audible click heard
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
A.B.S removed from the vehicle
Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
No reverse lights
Rear seats and seat belts removed at the time of test
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded around fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
A.B.S removed from the vehicle
Different size wheels and tyres fitted to front and rear axle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
No reverse lights
Offside Front Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning halo (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Rear seats and seat belts removed at the time of test
Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
battery fitted behind passenger seat
modified bonnet fixings
no rear seats or seat belts fitted
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front disks worn and slightly marked
near side and off side sills covered at time of test
rear seats removed at time of test
Battery & battery terminals insecure.
Handbrake cable poorly secured.
Smaller than standard wiper blades fitted .
differant size tyres fitted frint & rear.
exhaust mounting to rear box front mounting not big enough.
front exhaust mounting paretially snapped.
no abs system fitted .
o\s\r brake disc scored.
pas rack & pump fitted but no pipes , so treated as a manual rack .
pin hole in n\s\f c\v boot outer.
seat belt mounting requires piviot washer to rear mounting.
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Battery & battery terminals insecure.
Handbrake cable poorly secured.
Smaller than standard wiper blades fitted .
differant size tyres fitted frint & rear.
exhaust mounting to rear box front mounting not big enough.
front exhaust mounting paretially snapped.
no abs system fitted .
o\s\r brake disc scored.
pas rack & pump fitted but no pipes , so treated as a manual rack .
pin hole in n\s\f c\v boot outer.
seat belt mounting requires piviot washer to rear mounting.
SLIGHT BINDING ON NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE
How Reliable is the Rover 200?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R200 FAB is a 1997 Rover 200 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1997 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 82,625 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 R200 FAB, 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 29 years old, this Rover 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R200 FAB registered?
R200 FAB is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R200 FAB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R200 FAB shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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