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P647 LOA

1997 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,016 mi
Last recorded140,016 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP647 LOA
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 140,016 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 133,419 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 133,419 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2011 130,321 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 127,323 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2010 127,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 123,842 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear silencer in poor condition but not blowing at present

Surface cracks in N/S/R tyre sidewalls

Fail 4 Jun 2009 123,840 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Handbrake travel high, very little reserve travel

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition but not blowing at present

Surface cracks in N/S/R tyre sidewalls

Pass 6 Jun 2008 119,610 miles

nearside hand brake outer cable slightly rubbed on chassis

offside steering rack end slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2007 112,964 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 105,566 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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P647 LOA is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P647 LOA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P647 LOA registered?

P647 LOA is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 19 June 1997.

Is P647 LOA safe to buy?

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