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P845 YRU

1997 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,229 mi
Last recorded73,229 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP845 YRU
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 73,229 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2014 73,229 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 65,526 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 55,740 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 53,111 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 50,423 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 47,478 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 44,602 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 44,602 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 41,260 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 37,665 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 34,561 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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P845 YRU is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P845 YRU, 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 P845 YRU?

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What year was P845 YRU registered?

P845 YRU is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P845 YRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P845 YRU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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