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R200 MAW

1997 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,533 mi
Last recorded79,533 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR200 MAW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 7 Jun 2008 79,533 miles

2x jubilee clips loose around exhaust

front number plate cracked

very slight oil leak from rack

Pass 26 May 2007 72,365 miles

2*high level stop lights not working

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jun 2006 64,766 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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R200 MAW is a 1997 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R200 MAW, 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 R200 MAW registered?

R200 MAW is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R200 MAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R200 MAW shows 3 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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