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R349 FOU

1996 Rover 200

White Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,655 mi
Last recorded107,655 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2005
Typical for 1996 Rover 20085,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 FOU
MakeRover
Model200
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2005 107,655 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2005 107,637 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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R349 FOU is a 1996 Rover 200 in White with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 85,704 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 R349 FOU, 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 30 years old, this Rover 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R349 FOU registered?

R349 FOU is a 1996 Rover 200, first registered on 15 June 1996.

Is R349 FOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R349 FOU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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