MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
condition of exhaust manifold
condition of front bumper
slight movement to o/s rack end
AIRBAG LAMP ON
BATTERY INSECURE
COIL SPRINGS RUSTY
DAMAGE TO FRONT END
FRONT END REPAIRED
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
REAR DISCS RUSTY
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
AIRBAG LAMP ON
BATTERY INSECURE
COIL SPRINGS RUSTY
DAMAGE TO FRONT END
FRONT END REPAIRED
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
REAR DISCS RUSTY
Battery insecure
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
accident damage to front
middle rear seat belt plastic broken
rest of nearside sill rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Battery insecure
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
accident damage to front
middle rear seat belt plastic broken
rest of nearside sill rusty
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
exhaust fauling rear axle
suspension low
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
exhaust fauling rear axle
suspension low
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
rear exhaust joint blowing
How Reliable is the Rover 200?
Based on 64,442 MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R188 AWR is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 R188 AWR, 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 R188 AWR registered?
R188 AWR is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 15 August 1997.
Is R188 AWR safe to buy?
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