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P802 PLG

1997 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

83,139 mi
Last recorded83,139 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP802 PLG
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2011 83,139 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 81,135 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 78,701 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 76,016 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 70,408 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 65,061 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 65,061 miles

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

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 PLG is a 1997 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P802 PLG, 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 P802 PLG registered?

P802 PLG is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 15 February 1997.

Is P802 PLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P802 PLG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P802 PLG have outstanding finance?

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