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R232 GJO

1997 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

51,720 mi
Last recorded51,720 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 GJO
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2014 51,720 miles

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 32,290 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 30,393 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 28,892 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,018 miles

REAR WIPER WASHER INOP

Pass 9 Jul 2007 24,669 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 22,577 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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R232 GJO is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R232 GJO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R232 GJO registered?

R232 GJO is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 23 October 1997.

Is R232 GJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R232 GJO shows 7 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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