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P654 PVR

1997 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,829 mi
Last recorded87,829 miles
Recorded on30 May 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP654 PVR
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2006 87,829 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 76,392 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 76,392 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Side repeater 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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P654 PVR is a 1997 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 P654 PVR, 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 P654 PVR registered?

P654 PVR is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P654 PVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P654 PVR shows 3 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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