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S210 FDM

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,952 mi
Last recorded116,952 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS210 FDM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 116,952 miles

battery insucure

engine lazy starter

hole in rear bumper

n/s/r tyre 2mm outter edge scrubbing

rear bumper slightly sticking out at corners

rear wiper split

Fail 8 Oct 2010 116,952 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

battery insucure

engine lazy starter

hole in rear bumper

n/s/r tyre 2mm outter edge scrubbing

rear bumper slightly sticking out at corners

rear wiper split

Pass 8 Oct 2009 105,509 miles

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

o/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

rear wiper split and washers not working

Fail 8 Oct 2009 105,509 miles

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

exhaust joint at rear poor

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

o/s/r seat belt not checked child seat fitted

rear wiper split and washers not working

Pass 31 Oct 2008 93,941 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 84,389 miles

centre exhaust poor corrodedand pin holed blowing slightl;y

rear wiper split

Pass 1 Nov 2006 74,887 miles

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

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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S210 FDM is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S210 FDM, 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 S210 FDM registered?

S210 FDM is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 9 October 1998.

Is S210 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S210 FDM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S210 FDM have outstanding finance?

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