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R803 DOX

1998 Rover 200

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,375 mi
Last recorded127,375 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR803 DOX
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2012 127,375 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 113,462 miles

parking brake performance is low just met requirments needs adjustment or repair.

Pass 18 Aug 2010 102,372 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 102,372 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Aug 2009 94,611 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 94,611 miles

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 system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 89,411 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 78,430 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 67,761 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 59,611 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise exhaust rubber slightly deteriorated on rear silencer mount †

battery insecure

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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R803 DOX is a 1998 Rover 200 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R803 DOX, 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 R803 DOX registered?

R803 DOX is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R803 DOX safe to buy?

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