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P311 DUX

1997 Rover 200

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

72,780 mi
Last recorded72,780 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 DUX
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 72,780 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 72,490 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2025 68,543 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin REPLACEMENT RECOMMENDED. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear wheel bearing sounds dry when rotated.

Pass 20 Jul 2024 66,136 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 62,990 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 59,591 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 54,783 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 52,605 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 50,965 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 50,404 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 50,080 miles

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 16 Jul 2016 49,810 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 49,031 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 48,037 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,543 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 41,351 miles

Both rear wheel arches/sills showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 40,049 miles

both rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 37,765 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2006 34,894 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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P311 DUX is a 1997 Rover 200 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 P311 DUX, 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 P311 DUX registered?

P311 DUX is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P311 DUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P311 DUX shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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