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P621 FJK

1997 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

91,384 mi
Last recorded91,384 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP621 FJK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 91,384 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s headlamp deteriorated

windscreen cracked on passenger side.

Fail 3 May 2017 91,384 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s front (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s front outer (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished advise replacement (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s headlamp deteriorated

windscreen cracked on passenger side.

Pass 25 Apr 2016 90,594 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s front outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

both headlamps deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished & wearing on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2016 90,594 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.4e)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt o/s & n/s front outer (2.5.C.1a)

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

both headlamps deteriorated

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished & wearing on inner edge

Fail 14 Apr 2015 89,075 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 89,075 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 86,600 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust joint corroded and leaking slightly

Fail 29 Apr 2014 86,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 85,637 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 27 Mar 2013 85,637 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 81,931 miles

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 21 Mar 2012 81,925 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 29 Oct 2010 76,698 miles

o/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 28 Oct 2009 71,209 miles

o/s/r caliper binding slightly

rear no plate deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2009 71,209 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r caliper binding slightly

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 7 May 2008 66,786 miles

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

rear no plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Jul 2006 60,892 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 60,892 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

o/s rear brake disc showing signs of binding

rear number plate deteriorated

wiper blades worn

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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P621 FJK is a 1997 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P621 FJK, 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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P621 FJK is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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