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S738 FDM

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,593 mi
Last recorded68,593 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS738 FDM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 68,593 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 60,855 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 56,930 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 56,138 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,138 miles

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2009 50,128 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 50,128 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 47,035 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 43,462 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 43,462 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 40,669 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 36,169 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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S738 FDM is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S738 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S738 FDM?

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What year was S738 FDM registered?

S738 FDM is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 23 October 1998.

Is S738 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S738 FDM shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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