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R174 WSK

1997 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

35,135 mi
Last recorded35,135 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 WSK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 27 Jul 2009 35,135 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyre treads and sidewalls cracked

both outersills soft

slight play in o/s steering rack

Pass 23 Jul 2008 33,165 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 32,285 miles

front number plate cracked

rear brake pads getting thin

wiper blades worn

Pass 19 Jul 2006 31,688 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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R174 WSK is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R174 WSK, 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 R174 WSK registered?

R174 WSK is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R174 WSK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R174 WSK shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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