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R271 FFU

1998 Rover 200

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

162,011 mi
Last recorded162,011 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 FFU
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 162,011 miles
Fail 26 May 2012 162,011 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 May 2011 149,857 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 149,857 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 137,341 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 137,341 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 126,246 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 126,240 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 119,845 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 111,530 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 111,530 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

adv:front underside of vehicle covered by large plastic tray.

Pass 25 Feb 2006 106,311 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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R271 FFU is a 1998 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R271 FFU, 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 R271 FFU registered?

R271 FFU is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R271 FFU safe to buy?

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