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R146 CJW

1997 Rover 200

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,940 mi
Last recorded96,940 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR146 CJW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2010 96,940 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 96,940 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2009 94,786 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on outer wall

o/s/f saftey belt catch sticking

Pass 2 Sep 2008 92,554 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 89,988 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 89,965 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 87,636 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 85,359 miles

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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R146 CJW is a 1997 Rover 200 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R146 CJW, 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 R146 CJW registered?

R146 CJW is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R146 CJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R146 CJW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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