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R127 ONW

1997 Rover 200

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

80,651 mi
Last recorded80,651 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 ONW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2009 80,651 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 73,760 miles

nearside front seat belt has slight damage to webbing and is slow to retract

offside rear tyre tread getting low

slight wear in offside steering rack

Fail 26 Mar 2008 73,760 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front seat belt has slight damage to webbing and is slow to retract

offside rear tyre tread getting low

slight wear in offside steering rack

Fail 15 Mar 2007 62,337 miles

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

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

accident repair to rear of vehicle

both rear tyre treads getting low

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 15 Mar 2007 62,337 miles

accident repair to rear of vehicle

both rear tyre treads getting low

nearside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 13 Jan 2007 60,763 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 52,857 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

cracks in nearside rear tyre walls

cracks in offside rear tyre walls

Fail 6 Jan 2006 52,556 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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R127 ONW is a 1997 Rover 200 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R127 ONW, 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 R127 ONW registered?

R127 ONW is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R127 ONW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 ONW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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