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P287 WJR

1997 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,342 mi
Last recorded79,342 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP287 WJR
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2008 79,342 miles

Front brake pipes undersealed.

Heavy surface corrosion on rear suspension components.

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Surface corrosion on both sills.

Pass 24 Jul 2007 71,579 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s front ,n/s rear and o/s front tyres starting to perish cords not exposed at time of test

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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P287 WJR is a 1997 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P287 WJR, 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 P287 WJR registered?

P287 WJR is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P287 WJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P287 WJR shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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