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P369 SUU

1997 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2018
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

162,749 mi
Last recorded162,749 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP369 SUU
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 162,749 miles

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

OIL LEAK

Fail 22 Jun 2017 162,681 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded O/S/F INNER DOOR SILL (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

BOTH OUTER SILLS CORRODED

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT OUTER (2.5.C.1a)

OIL LEAK

Pass 1 Jul 2016 155,070 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface rust on sub frames and edges of floors and sills

Fail 23 Jun 2016 155,054 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

surface rust on sub frames and edges of floors and sills

Fail 17 Jun 2016 155,026 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage FRONT BUMPER (6.1.C.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' WIPERS DO NOT PARK (8.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 May 2015 141,793 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2014 135,340 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine rattling

front discs corroded

offside sill holed

rear discs corroded

Fail 8 May 2014 135,332 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine ratterling

front discs corroded

offside sill holed

rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Aug 2010 128,200 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

extra seat belt fitted to rear

o/s h/lamp image poor

o/s rear brake discs partly worn

slight play in steering rack o/s

Fail 12 Aug 2010 128,158 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s h/lamp image poor

o/s rear brake discs partly worn

slight play in steering rack o/s

Fail 22 Feb 2008 106,226 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 106,226 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 96,218 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 82,701 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 82,701 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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P369 SUU is a 1997 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 P369 SUU, 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 P369 SUU registered?

P369 SUU is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 6 March 1997.

Is P369 SUU safe to buy?

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