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S903 FVC

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,143 mi
Last recorded50,143 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS903 FVC
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 50,143 miles

Front both tyres becoming worn on edges (step tread)

Offside Front wheel becoming stiff to turn

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

various slight exhaust leaks

various suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2019 49,765 miles

both outer drive shaft gaiters perishing

both rear coil springs becoming corroded

both rear indicators becoming pale

exhaust system corroded

front to rear brake pipe becoming corroded

minor exhaust leak from center section

n/s/f tyre perishing and wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

slight oil leak

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 49,103 miles

Front Outer minor deterioration to both constant velocity joint gaiters

Nearside Front minor wear and perishing to tyre

Offside Front minor corrosion to face of brake disc

Offside Front slight perishing to tyre

exhaust corroded

front coil springs corroded

handbrake lever becoming high

minor oil leaks

rear coil springs corroded

various suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2017 48,383 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all coil springs corroded

handbrake travel reaches stop but locks

internal parts of exhaust cat rattling

rear brakes corroded and noisy when rotated

various minor leaks from exhaust system

various minor oil leaks

Fail 8 Aug 2017 48,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all coil springs corroded

handbrake travel reaches stop but locks

internal parts of exhaust cat rattling

rear brakes corroded and noisy when rotated

various minor leaks from exhaust system

various minor oil leaks

Pass 8 Aug 2016 47,619 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear brake discs becoming corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust becoming corroded

minor exhaust leak from center section

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 47,619 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear brake discs becoming corroded

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust becoming corroded

minor exhaust leak from center section

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2015 46,902 miles

both front tyres perishing and starting to wear on inner edges

exhaust corroded

various suspension and brake componants corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 46,902 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres perishing and starting to wear on inner edges

both wipers split

exhaust corroded

various suspension and brake componants corroded

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2014 45,910 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

parking brake lever becoming high

vehicle has various slight corrotion

Pass 18 Jun 2013 44,813 miles

both front outer cvj boots starting to become deteriorated

exhaust system becoming corroded

front brake discs starting to become worn

handbrake has high travel

Pass 6 Jun 2012 43,330 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

catalytic convertor and rear silencer rattle

exhaust corroded

hand brake travel getting high

various slight oil leaks

vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 6 Jun 2011 41,466 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

hand brake getting high

vehicle becoming corroded

very slight play in steering rack

wipers becoming worn

Pass 20 May 2010 40,129 miles

offside sill slightly corroded

various brake pipes becomming corroded

vehicle becomming corroded

Fail 4 May 2010 40,127 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s still has slight corrotion

vehicle becomming corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2009 39,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system starting to become corroded

front brake discs starting to become worn

front brake pads starting to become low

rear brake discs becomming worn/corroded

rear coil springs starting to become corroded

rear registration plate becomming deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2008 37,732 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Apr 2008 37,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2007 35,322 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,786 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 32,786 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both sides front tyres on legal limit 185/55/15/h

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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S903 FVC is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 S903 FVC, 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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S903 FVC is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 26 November 1998.

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