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P824 PLM

1997 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,785 mi
Last recorded123,785 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP824 PLM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2010 123,785 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 114,583 miles

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 112,731 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f brake pipe starting to become corroded

rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

rear brake discs starting to become corroded

Fail 9 Dec 2008 112,729 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f brake pipe starting to become corroded

rear anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened

rear brake discs starting to become corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2007 104,880 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 95,440 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 95,440 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2005 86,103 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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P824 PLM 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 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 P824 PLM, 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 P824 PLM registered?

P824 PLM is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P824 PLM safe to buy?

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