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R213 RKX

1997 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,734 mi
Last recorded86,734 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR213 RKX
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 86,734 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Apr 2010 86,700 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 83,041 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 82,990 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

tracking may need adjusting due to uneven tyre wear

Pass 1 May 2008 79,891 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 79,890 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Battery insecure

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 72,775 miles

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 24 Apr 2006 64,012 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R213 RKX is a 1997 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R213 RKX, 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 R213 RKX registered?

R213 RKX is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R213 RKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R213 RKX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R213 RKX have outstanding finance?

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