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R115 CGN

1997 Rover 200

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

11,150 mi
Last recorded11,150 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR115 CGN
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2009 11,150 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 108,189 miles

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

elements of centre rear stop lamp inoperative

nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged not adversely effecting rear view

nearside rear tyre in poor condition slightly perished

offside rear tyre in poor condition slightly perished

rear registration plate in poor condition

Fail 4 Apr 2008 108,189 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

elements of centre rear stop lamp inoperative

nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged not adversely effecting rear view

nearside rear tyre in poor condition slightly perished

offside rear tyre in poor condition slightly perished

rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2007 102,593 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 102,593 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 87,247 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2006 87,227 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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R115 CGN is a 1997 Rover 200 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R115 CGN, 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

How do I check the history of R115 CGN?

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What year was R115 CGN registered?

R115 CGN is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R115 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R115 CGN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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