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P393 RTU

1997 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

105,335 mi
Last recorded105,335 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 RTU
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2009 105,335 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 105,335 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2009 104,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 93,954 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 93,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 91,256 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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P393 RTU is a 1997 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P393 RTU, 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 P393 RTU registered?

P393 RTU is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P393 RTU safe to buy?

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