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BP51 GKU

2002 Rover 200

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

38,302 mi
Last recorded38,302 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2009
Typical for 2002 Rover 20052,054 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP51 GKU
MakeRover
Model200
Year2002
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2009 38,302 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2009 38,302 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 33,645 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 31 Jul 2007 28,219 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 22,647 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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BP51 GKU is a 2002 Rover 200 in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 52,054 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 BP51 GKU, 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 24 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 BP51 GKU registered?

BP51 GKU is a 2002 Rover 200, first registered on 26 February 2002.

Is BP51 GKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP51 GKU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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