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S871 FBD

1998 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,715 mi
Last recorded66,715 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS871 FBD
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 66,715 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 30 Jul 2009 62,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

air bag warning light on dash on

bodywork has surface rust in places

brake fluid level below max.

ext. heat shield loose

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on front discs

o/s/f seat covering wearing

oil around o/s/f inner wing area

overside tax disc holder used

slight damage to front number plate

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 30 Jul 2009 62,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

air bag warning light on dash on

bodywork has surface rust in places

brake fluid level below max.

ext. heat shield loose

ext. system getting rusty in places

general wear on front discs

o/s/f seat covering wearing

oil around o/s/f inner wing area

overside tax disc holder used

slight damage to front number plate

surface rust on parts of susp.

tyres seem low on pressure

underside of car has surface rust in places

Pass 31 Jul 2008 58,953 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 57,309 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 54,044 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 49,905 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 49,905 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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S871 FBD is a 1998 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S871 FBD, 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

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What year was S871 FBD registered?

S871 FBD is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S871 FBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for S871 FBD shows 8 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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