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P279 RNG

1997 Rover 200

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,927 mi
Last recorded91,927 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP279 RNG
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Feb 2011 91,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust cat breaking up, emissions ok.

rear discs corroded

washers low

Pass 16 Feb 2011 91,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

exhaust cat breaking up, emissions ok.

rear discs corroded

washers low

Pass 28 Jan 2010 87,169 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 87,169 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Feb 2009 84,608 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 84,608 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 82,405 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 82,405 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Upper Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 80,882 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 80,882 miles

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 79,482 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre wearing on edge

smaal cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

washers poor

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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P279 RNG is a 1997 Rover 200 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P279 RNG, 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.

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What year was P279 RNG registered?

P279 RNG is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P279 RNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P279 RNG shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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