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P858 XAD

1997 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,067 mi
Last recorded95,067 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP858 XAD
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2010 95,067 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 95,043 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 90,895 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust rubber mount worn

nearside and offside track rod arms have slight play

Fail 4 Apr 2009 90,895 miles

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

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

centre exhaust rubber mount worn

nearside and offside track rod arms have slight play

Pass 5 Apr 2008 86,103 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 81,756 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 78,507 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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P858 XAD 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 71.4%.

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 P858 XAD, 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 P858 XAD registered?

P858 XAD is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P858 XAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P858 XAD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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