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P635 SHR

1997 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,198 mi
Last recorded99,198 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP635 SHR
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2006 99,198 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 99,189 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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P635 SHR is a 1997 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 P635 SHR, 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 P635 SHR registered?

P635 SHR is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is P635 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P635 SHR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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