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S153 FNU

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

78,857 mi
Last recorded78,857 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS153 FNU
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 78,857 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 76,979 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 73,925 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 71,852 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 71,852 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 68,714 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,466 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 62,387 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 58,600 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 54,176 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 49,947 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 49,896 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 49,896 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a) DANGEROUS

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

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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S153 FNU is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S153 FNU, 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 S153 FNU registered?

S153 FNU is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S153 FNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S153 FNU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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