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R125 CGF

1997 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

84,517 mi
Last recorded84,517 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR125 CGF
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2010 84,517 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 79,778 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 79,778 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 78,210 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 78,210 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 75,204 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 75,204 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2006 73,589 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 73,589 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R125 CGF is a 1997 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R125 CGF, 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 R125 CGF registered?

R125 CGF is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R125 CGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R125 CGF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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