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P743 MHP

1997 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,280 mi
Last recorded109,280 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP743 MHP
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2010 109,280 miles

exhaust cat noise

exhaust rusty

rear indicators starting to show whit light

slight play off side front steering arm

Fail 8 Feb 2010 109,269 miles

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

exhaust cat noise

exhaust rusty

rear indicators starting to show whit light

slight play off side front steering arm

Pass 9 Feb 2009 96,469 miles

both rear indicators starting to show white light

slight play off side front steering arm

tested in wet

Pass 4 Mar 2008 91,472 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 91,472 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2007 79,651 miles

both front c/v boots perishing

nearside front tyre perishing on outer wall

rear exhaust box and pipe rusty

Pass 3 Mar 2006 69,734 miles

centre exhaust reusty

rear tyres perreshing

slight play off side front steering arm

travell on handbrake

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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P743 MHP is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P743 MHP, 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 P743 MHP registered?

P743 MHP is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P743 MHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P743 MHP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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