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P879 FFJ

1997 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,869 mi
Last recorded102,869 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP879 FFJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 102,869 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly cracking

front brake discs slightly worn

front inner brake pads look to be getting low

offside front cv boot cracking

rear brake pads look to be getting low

Battery insecure

Fail 24 Jun 2011 102,869 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres slightly cracking

front brake discs slightly worn

front inner brake pads look to be getting low

offside front cv boot cracking

rear brake pads look to be getting low

Battery insecure

Pass 2 Jul 2010 96,626 miles

nearside wiper starting to split

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front wing slightly damaged/corroded

offside wiper starting to split

Pass 13 Jun 2009 83,569 miles

long travel on hand brake

slight binding offside front brake

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 8 Jul 2008 75,160 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 68,057 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag/SRS light on

long travel on hand brake

slight play in steering rack arm inner joint

wipers slightly smeary

Fail 6 Jun 2007 68,057 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

airbag/SRS light on

long travel on hand brake

slight play in steering rack arm inner joint

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 7 Jun 2006 61,950 miles

n/s/r side light brighter than o/s/r

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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P879 FFJ is a 1997 Rover 200 in Blue 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 P879 FFJ, 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 P879 FFJ registered?

P879 FFJ is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 5 March 1997.

Is P879 FFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P879 FFJ shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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