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P877 MTR

1997 Rover 200

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,523 mi
Last recorded69,523 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP877 MTR
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2015 69,523 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,989 miles

N/S/F slight brake binding

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 64,014 miles

slight oil leak, slight corosion on wings, slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 15 Mar 2012 61,104 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 57,781 miles

engine oil leak

outer rear sills slight corrosion

Fail 10 Mar 2011 57,781 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine oil leak

outer rear sills slight corrosion

Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,827 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

film over the head lights

handbrake travel long

Pass 11 Mar 2009 52,442 miles

both outer cv gaitors perished

cambelt last changed?

front tyres worn on edges

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside door mirror glass damaged

offside and nearside headlamp beam images poor

slight binding at nearside rear wheel

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes

various oil leaks

Pass 7 Mar 2008 50,349 miles

cambelt last changed?

centre brake light disconnected

corrosion starting at front of nearside door shut

imbalance between front brakes

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside headlamp aim slightly high

slight binding at nearside rear wheel

various oil leaks

Fail 6 Mar 2008 50,349 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)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cambelt last changed?

centre brake light disconnected

corrosion starting at front of nearside door shut

imbalance between front brakes

long travel on parking brake lever

nearside door mirror glass damaged

nearside headlamp aim slightly high

slight binding at nearside rear wheel

uneven rise and fall between rear brakes close to limit

various oil leaks

Pass 12 Mar 2007 47,978 miles

coolant radiator deteriorated.

slight brake bind to nearside rear brake.(suspect brake caliper is at fault).

Pass 13 Mar 2006 47,133 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

radiater fins in poor condition

slight binding from nearside rear brake

various slight oil leaks

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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P877 MTR is a 1997 Rover 200 in White 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 P877 MTR, 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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P877 MTR is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 22 March 1997.

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