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R117 VKJ

1997 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

120,267 mi
Last recorded120,267 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 VKJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2013 120,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre is perished and cracking.

Fail 29 May 2013 120,253 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear tyre perished and cracking

Pass 9 Jun 2012 114,007 miles

Front disc's worn,lipped.

Nearside rear wheel bearing very slight noise no roughness.

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

Offside outer rear door sill,and offside underbody sill has been heavily undersealed.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Washer's getting weak.

Pass 7 Jun 2011 107,220 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front disc's are worn,lipped.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside centre to rear outer door sill h/s/corrosion.

Offside front tyre lightly wearing on outer edge.

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 100,036 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 94,867 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 90,461 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 90,271 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 86,804 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 86,804 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake balance right on limits

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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R117 VKJ is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R117 VKJ, 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 R117 VKJ registered?

R117 VKJ is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R117 VKJ safe to buy?

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