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P429 DJM

1997 Rover 200

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,355 mi
Last recorded90,355 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP429 DJM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2010 90,355 miles

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

STEERING ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINTS

Pass 22 Jan 2010 90,355 miles

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SPLIT

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

STEERING ARMS HAVE SLIGHT PLAY IN BALL JOINTS

Pass 29 Jan 2009 76,604 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 76,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 73,036 miles

Long handbrake travel

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Jan 2007 67,655 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jan 2006 62,887 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P429 DJM is a 1997 Rover 200 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P429 DJM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P429 DJM registered?

P429 DJM is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 13 March 1997.

Is P429 DJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P429 DJM shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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