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P21 DHH

1997 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,371 mi
Last recorded75,371 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 DHH
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2011 75,371 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 73,406 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Feb 2010 73,168 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 71,185 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 71,170 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 68,184 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 63,780 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 58,348 miles

1 Segment of high level brake lamp not working

Nearside washer aim poor

Slight play in steering rack (offside)

Fail 9 Feb 2006 58,348 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

1 segment of high level brake light inoperative

Nearside washer aim poor

Slight play in steering rack (offside)

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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P21 DHH is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P21 DHH, 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 P21 DHH registered?

P21 DHH is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 8 January 1997.

Is P21 DHH safe to buy?

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