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P942 WDD

1997 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,082 mi
Last recorded80,082 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 WDD
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2014 80,082 miles

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 4 Jul 2014 80,079 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

tailgate release catch intermitent fault

Pass 19 Jun 2013 76,341 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 71,464 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 71,464 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2011 66,970 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 66,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

handbrake lever has alot of travel

Pass 21 Apr 2010 65,971 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2009 58,435 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 58,435 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 53,277 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 53,277 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 46,345 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 40,320 miles

Front pads getting low

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 40,320 miles

Front pads getting low

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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P942 WDD is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P942 WDD, 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 P942 WDD registered?

P942 WDD is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 1 March 1997.

Is P942 WDD safe to buy?

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