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R131 SOJ

1997 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

98,770 mi
Last recorded98,770 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR131 SOJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2009 98,770 miles

welding repairs to front panel

Fail 19 Jan 2009 98,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

welding repairs to front panel

Pass 2 Nov 2007 93,393 miles

N.s headlamp aim at maximum permissible upper limit.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O.s headlamp aim at maximum permissible upper limit.

Several LED's at centre rear stoplamp not functioning.

Slight oil residue at PAS drive belt.

Fail 30 Oct 2007 93,352 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O.s headlamp aim at maximum permissible upper limit.

Several LED's at centre rear stoplamp not functioning.

Slight oil residue at PAS drive belt.

Pass 26 Oct 2006 86,725 miles

Light scratch at front windscreen outside swept area.

N.s headlamp dipped beam slightly unfocussed.

N.s rear amber indicator bulb becoming pale.

O.s headlamp dipped beam aim at maximum permissible low limit.

Slight oil residue at o.s front upper suspension strut.

Pass 1 Nov 2005 81,331 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 81,323 miles

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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R131 SOJ is a 1997 Rover 200 in Green 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 R131 SOJ, 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 R131 SOJ registered?

R131 SOJ is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R131 SOJ safe to buy?

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