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R127 RDM

1997 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,891 mi
Last recorded68,891 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR127 RDM
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 68,891 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 68,891 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2015 66,549 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 66,549 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 62,564 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 62,564 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 59,877 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 57,009 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,958 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

both front anti-roll bar link bushes slightly deteriorating

slight coolent leak

slight play in offside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 5 Dec 2009 40,912 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 27 Oct 2008 32,744 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s gearbox driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 27 Oct 2008 32,744 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s gearbox driveshaft oil seal leaking

Pass 1 Nov 2007 30,578 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 28,222 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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 RDM is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R127 RDM, 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 RDM registered?

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

Is R127 RDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R127 RDM shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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