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P200 DAB

1997 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2016
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

43,430 mi
Last recorded43,430 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP200 DAB
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2015 43,430 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 43,397 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 35,305 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 28,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,556 miles

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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P200 DAB is a 1997 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 P200 DAB, 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

How do I check the history of P200 DAB?

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What year was P200 DAB registered?

P200 DAB is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P200 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P200 DAB 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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