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P387 TFV

1997 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,101 mi
Last recorded53,101 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP387 TFV
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2009 53,101 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 95,446 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 81,537 miles

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

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

airbag light is on

h/brake could do with adjusting and not working as well on o/s as it is on n/s,poss reqs pads

n/s/r tyre has some kerb damage on outer sidewall

Pass 11 Oct 2007 81,537 miles

airbag light is on

h/brake could do with adjusting and not working as well on o/s as it is on n/s,poss reqs pads

n/s/r tyre has some kerb damage on outer sidewall

Pass 18 Oct 2006 69,343 miles

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

o/s/f brake sticking on slightly

slight oil leak from differential area of gearbox

Fail 18 Oct 2006 69,343 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f brake sticking on slightly

slight oil leak from differential area of gearbox

Pass 18 Oct 2005 54,085 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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P387 TFV is a 1997 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P387 TFV, 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 P387 TFV registered?

P387 TFV is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P387 TFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P387 TFV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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