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P739 WCW

1997 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,462 mi
Last recorded93,462 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP739 WCW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2008 93,462 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 93,444 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 86,216 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 81,339 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2005 76,770 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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P739 WCW is a 1997 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P739 WCW, 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 P739 WCW registered?

P739 WCW is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 23 June 1997.

Is P739 WCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P739 WCW shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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