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P802 MNC

1997 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,571 mi
Last recorded85,571 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP802 MNC
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 85,571 miles

Coolant radiator internals seriously worn

Handbrake has slight travel

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 3 Jun 2010 85,571 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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Coolant radiator internals seriously worn

Handbrake has slight travel

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 77,682 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jun 2008 73,817 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 73,807 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2007 68,420 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both cv gaiters secure at time of test

Pass 15 Mar 2007 68,420 miles

both cv gaiters secure at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2006 64,770 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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P802 MNC is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P802 MNC, 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 P802 MNC registered?

P802 MNC is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P802 MNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P802 MNC shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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