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P963 MHP

1997 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,447 mi
Last recorded163,447 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP963 MHP
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 163,447 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 145,634 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 145,634 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 129,971 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 129,971 miles

Front Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

o/s&n/s front tyres wearing on inner edges

o/s7n/s outer drive shaft gaitors starting to split

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2007 111,599 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 102,463 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 92,867 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 92,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside & Nearside rear brake discs pitted & coroded.

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge close to legal limit.

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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P963 MHP is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P963 MHP, 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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What year was P963 MHP registered?

P963 MHP is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P963 MHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P963 MHP shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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