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S740 FDM

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,120 mi
Last recorded74,120 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS740 FDM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2013 74,120 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear coil springs have slight corrosion

front wheels require tracking

offside front inner wing metel brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

slight dampness around power steering pump

Fail 22 Apr 2013 74,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both rear coil springs have slight corrosion

front wheels require tracking

offside front inner wing metel brake pipe slight corrosion

offside front tyre slight wear on inner edge

slight dampness around power steering pump

Pass 25 Apr 2012 67,217 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

air bag light on

front brake pads getting low

slight dampness around power steering pipes

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 26 Apr 2011 59,032 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

airbag light on

slight dampness around power steering pipes

slight travel on handbrake

Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,032 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

airbag light on

slight dampness around power steering pipes

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 1 May 2010 53,443 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 May 2010 53,443 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 46,126 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 36,900 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 33,914 miles

oil leak rocker cover,osr nsr tyre walls perished slightly

Fail 2 Nov 2006 33,914 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

oil leak rocker cover,osr nsr tyre walls perished slightly

Pass 25 Oct 2005 31,717 miles

excessive oil leak from rocker cover/ middle section exhaust blowing slightly

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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S740 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 66.7%.

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 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 S740 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 S740 FDM registered?

S740 FDM is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 30 October 1998.

Is S740 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S740 FDM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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