1997 Rover 200 1.8L Petrol · R200 FAB
1997 Rover 200 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 1997. Recorded mileage 123,420 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2023.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 200
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 123,420 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
R200 FAB Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 22/04/2025
- 123,420 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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Known faults for Rover Rover 200 Series
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
R200 FAB Mileage History
- 26/09/2022123,386 mi
- 26/09/2022123,386 mi
- 22/04/2025123,420 mi+34 mi
Average of roughly 13 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R200 FAB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 200 (R200 FAB) between September 2022 and April 2025.
The record contains 1 pass and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 April 2025 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Common Problems: ROVER 200
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Particularly prevalent on the 1.4 and 1.6 R3 models.
- Tailgate Wiring Loom Failure(Moderate)
The wiring that passes from the body to the tailgate snaps inside the rubber boot.
- Rusting Sills and Rear Arches(Moderate)
The sills and rear wheel arches are highly prone to rust, particularly on R3 models. This can be a serious structural issue if left untreated.
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- K-Series Head Gasket FailureSerious
Particularly prevalent on the 1.4 and 1.6 R3 models.
- Tailgate Wiring Loom FailureModerate
The wiring that passes from the body to the tailgate snaps inside the rubber boot.
- Rusting Sills and Rear ArchesModerate
The sills and rear wheel arches are highly prone to rust, particularly on R3 models. This can be a serious structural issue if left untreated.
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