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P702 KDA

1997 Rover 200

Purple Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,760 mi
Last recorded91,760 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP702 KDA
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 91,760 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

excessive oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Oct 2010 89,726 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 13 Oct 2010 89,696 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and outer edges

rear engine mount in poor condition

Pass 10 Oct 2009 87,377 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 83,866 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 Oct 2008 83,839 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2007 80,768 miles

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

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

Oil leak

windscreen damage outside zone B

Fail 6 Oct 2007 80,768 miles

Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Oil leak

windscreen damage outside zone B

Pass 6 Oct 2006 75,665 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 69,479 miles

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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P702 KDA is a 1997 Rover 200 in Purple with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P702 KDA, 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 P702 KDA registered?

P702 KDA is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 2 April 1997.

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