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P883 CEL

1997 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

150,013 mi
Last recorded150,013 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP883 CEL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 150,013 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at ends (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at ends (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion both outer sills not holed

Fail 9 Oct 2015 150,013 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at ends (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded at ends (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion both outer sills not holed

Pass 17 Apr 2014 147,031 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 141,190 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 136,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 May 2011 133,570 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 13,355 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 133,510 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake lamp inop

Fail 20 Apr 2011 133,510 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

high level brake lamp not working

Pass 22 Apr 2010 130,678 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Apr 2010 130,678 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 128,953 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 128,809 miles

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 118,079 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2007 105,585 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 92,979 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 91,759 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 91,759 miles

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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)

oil leak

slight play in steering rack/trackrod on the offside

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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P883 CEL is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P883 CEL, 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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P883 CEL is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 30 May 1997.

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