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R176 FJW

1997 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,780 mi
Last recorded111,780 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 FJW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2008 111,780 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 111,780 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 104,470 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 104,393 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 99,153 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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R176 FJW is a 1997 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R176 FJW, 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 R176 FJW registered?

R176 FJW is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R176 FJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R176 FJW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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