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P261 VTM

1997 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,889 mi
Last recorded107,889 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 VTM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2007 107,889 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 100,352 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 91,883 miles

2 out of the 5 high level brake light bulbs not working

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

Fail 16 Dec 2005 91,883 miles

2 out of the 5 high level brake light bulbs not working

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre sidewall perished

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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P261 VTM is a 1997 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P261 VTM, 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 P261 VTM?

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What year was P261 VTM registered?

P261 VTM is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P261 VTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 VTM shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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