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S114 FRC

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,051 mi
Last recorded80,051 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS114 FRC
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 80,051 miles

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Slight bulge on the inner sidewall of the N/S/R tyre. ADVISE REPLACEMENT!

Steering rack has slight play detected at the O/S/F road wheel.

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Fail 12 Apr 2010 80,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Slight bulge on the inner sidewall of the N/S/R tyre. ADVISE REPLACEMENT!

Steering rack has slight play detected at the O/S/F road wheel.

Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 72,489 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 63,955 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 55,646 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

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

rear number plate discoloured

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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S114 FRC is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S114 FRC, 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 S114 FRC registered?

S114 FRC is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 5 August 1998.

Is S114 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S114 FRC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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