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S496 ADP

2003 Rover 200

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,377 mi
Last recorded111,377 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Rover 20066,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS496 ADP
MakeRover
Model200
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 111,377 miles

excess travel on handbrake lever

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 26 Oct 2010 111,377 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

excess travel on handbrake lever

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 27 Oct 2009 104,359 miles

excess travel on handbrake lever

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 27 Oct 2009 104,359 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)

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

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

excess travel on handbrake lever

o/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2008 98,121 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 98,180 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2008 98,121 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

nearside front tyre is splitting across tread pattern

offside front tyre is splitting across tread pattern

Fail 15 Oct 2007 91,647 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2007 91,647 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2006 85,752 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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S496 ADP is a 2003 Rover 200 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2003 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 66,076 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S496 ADP, 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 23 years old, this Rover 200 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S496 ADP registered?

S496 ADP is a 2003 Rover 200, first registered on 1 November 2003.

Is S496 ADP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S496 ADP shows 10 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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