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P744 SPP

1997 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,504 mi
Last recorded78,504 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP744 SPP
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2008 78,504 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 71,810 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 71,810 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Battery insecure

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

can see a bit of power fluid by reseviour

Pass 15 Dec 2005 65,857 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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P744 SPP is a 1997 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P744 SPP, 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

How do I check the history of P744 SPP?

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What year was P744 SPP registered?

P744 SPP is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 4 March 1997.

Is P744 SPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P744 SPP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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