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R270 RRD

1997 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,099 mi
Last recorded95,099 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 RRD
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 95,099 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 16 Jun 2009 95,099 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 May 2008 91,284 miles

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

passenger door mirror glass missing

Fail 20 May 2008 91,284 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

passenger door mirror glass missing

Pass 30 Jan 2007 81,178 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2007 81,166 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R270 RRD is a 1997 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R270 RRD, 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 R270 RRD registered?

R270 RRD is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R270 RRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R270 RRD shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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