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P548 RTM

1997 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,723 mi
Last recorded106,723 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP548 RTM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2009 106,723 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 94,611 miles

N/S ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK STARTING TO SPLIT

N/S/F STRUT DAMP

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

SLIGHT PLAY N/S TRACK ROD END

Fail 27 Jan 2009 94,611 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

SLIGHT PLAY N/S TRACK ROD END

N/S ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK STARTING TO SPLIT

N/S/F STRUT DAMP

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK

Pass 1 Feb 2008 85,548 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 79,763 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 79,763 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 74,431 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 74,431 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (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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P548 RTM is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P548 RTM, 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 P548 RTM registered?

P548 RTM is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 22 March 1997.

Is P548 RTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P548 RTM shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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