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S206 FKN

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

39,369 mi
Last recorded39,369 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS206 FKN
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 39,369 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 39,352 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 34,620 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2016 34,620 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front tyres worn on edges

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 27,841 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 26,301 miles

Front brake inbalance

nail in n/s/r tyre

Fail 11 Sep 2013 24,254 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

brake master cylinder low

offside wiper blade

oil leak ( power steering )

Pass 11 Sep 2013 24,254 miles

brake master cylinder low

offside wiper blade

oil leak ( power steering )

Pass 30 Aug 2012 20,593 miles

engine oil leak

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

o/s/f tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Pass 31 Aug 2011 14,512 miles

offside front and nearside rear tyres perishing heavily

wiper blades

Pass 8 Sep 2010 10,310 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 7,874 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 7,678 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 7,678 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 7,422 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 7,422 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 6,521 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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S206 FKN is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S206 FKN, 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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S206 FKN is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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