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P456 LKM

1997 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2017
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

138,398 mi
Last recorded138,398 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP456 LKM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 138,398 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Aug 2016 138,393 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 127,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 127,572 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2014 117,442 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 117,310 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 108,117 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all metal brake pipes greased

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front steering arm has slight play on inner knuckle joint

Fail 1 Aug 2013 108,106 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all metal brake pipes greased

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front steering arm has slight play on inner knuckle joint

Fail 30 Oct 2008 108,096 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 102,382 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 102,382 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Aug 2006 97,155 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 94,362 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 94,362 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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P456 LKM is a 1997 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 P456 LKM, 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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P456 LKM is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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