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R256 AVC

1997 Rover 200

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,846 mi
Last recorded80,846 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 AVC
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 80,846 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 80,835 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 74,634 miles

rear number plate delaminating

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 74,613 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 16 Nov 2006 65,084 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 47,901 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2005 47,901 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

advise on front brake discs surface rusted

advise on front exhaust system rusted

advise on rear anti roll bar rusted

advise on rear number plate slightly deformed

advise on slightly low performance on rear brakes

strong advise on offside rear tyre cracking

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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R256 AVC is a 1997 Rover 200 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R256 AVC, 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

How do I check the history of R256 AVC?

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What year was R256 AVC registered?

R256 AVC is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R256 AVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R256 AVC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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