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SK03 JVL

2003 Rover 200

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,413 mi
Last recorded101,413 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Rover 20066,076 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK03 JVL
MakeRover
Model200
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2011 101,413 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 95,416 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 85,060 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 85,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Sep 2007 70,034 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 70,034 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 5 Oct 2006 60,182 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 60,182 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 52,509 miles

washers poor

Fail 10 Apr 2006 52,509 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

washers poor

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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SK03 JVL is a 2003 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 SK03 JVL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SK03 JVL registered?

SK03 JVL is a 2003 Rover 200, first registered on 10 March 2003.

Is SK03 JVL safe to buy?

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