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P192 OPO

1997 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

58,299 mi
Last recorded58,299 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP192 OPO
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,299 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 57,315 miles

power steering pipes damp

Fail 17 Feb 2012 57,315 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cut in nearside front tyre inner sidewall

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge (close to limit)

power steering pipes damp

Pass 14 Mar 2011 56,476 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 56,474 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 20 Feb 2010 55,888 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Feb 2010 55,888 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 54,162 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 52,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 52,522 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 50,414 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 50,414 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2006 47,994 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 47,994 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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P192 OPO is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 82,625 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 P192 OPO, 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 29 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 P192 OPO registered?

P192 OPO is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 18 April 1997.

Is P192 OPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P192 OPO shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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