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P612 POT

1997 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,380 mi
Last recorded115,380 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP612 POT
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2012 115,380 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

coolant expansion bottle empty

n/s parking brake performance poor

Pass 23 Jun 2011 107,476 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

n/s fr tyrewall tiny cut

Pass 29 Jun 2010 103,371 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 29 Jun 2010 103,371 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 99,793 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre high level stop lamp not working

rear brake pads slight uneven wear

tow ball covered

Pass 1 Jul 2008 96,873 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 5 Jun 2007 93,577 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

stop missing centre rear seat belt

Pass 1 Jul 2006 89,944 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2006 89,944 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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P612 POT is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P612 POT, 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 P612 POT registered?

P612 POT is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 22 May 1997.

Is P612 POT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P612 POT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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