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P446 WKX

1997 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,608 mi
Last recorded123,608 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP446 WKX
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2017 123,608 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2017 123,608 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 97,065 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear handbrake effort just met

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 97,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear handbrake effort just met

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 82,599 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 78,844 miles

both offside tyres are perishing

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 78,844 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both offside tyres are perishing

Pass 27 Nov 2007 76,799 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 76,799 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 64,767 miles

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

both cv gaitors starting to crack

front brake discs are lipped

offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Fail 24 Nov 2006 64,767 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both cv gaitors starting to crack

front brake discs are lipped

offside front inner steering rack joint has slight play

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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P446 WKX is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P446 WKX, 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 P446 WKX registered?

P446 WKX is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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