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R304 AEG

1997 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,832 mi
Last recorded74,832 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 AEG
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2010 74,832 miles

ancillary drive belt cracked

both front tyres worn to 2mm

crack in offside mirror casing

damage to offside rear 1/4 panel

dent in nearside outer sill

engine oilstained

headlamp beam images cloudy

nearside outer c.v boot perished

play in both front a.r.b linkarm bushes

play in wiper linkage

rear arches and offside outer sill corroded

slight corrosion on fueltank

slight exhaust blow

slight oilstains and play in rack

slight play in column bushes

Fail 16 Nov 2010 74,811 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

ancillary drive belt cracked

both front tyres worn to 2mm, legal limit 1.6mm

crack in offside mirror casing

damage to offside rear 1/4 panel

dent in nearside outer sill

engine oilstained

headlamp beam images cloudy

nearside outer c.v boot perished

play in both front a.r.b. linkarm bushes

play in wiper linkage

rear arches and offside outer sill corroded

slight corrosion on fueltank

slight exhaust blow evident

slight oilstains and play in steering rack

slight play in steering column

Pass 5 Nov 2009 84,212 miles

both outer sills corroded

eye level brake light inoperative

front tyres on 2mm tread and worn on inner edges

handbrake reserve slightly low

nearside outer cv gaiter slightly perished

play in both front antiroll bar link arms

play in steering rack

slight blow evident from centre to rear joint

slight oil stains around power steering pump

slight oil stains on engine and gearbox

Fail 4 Nov 2009 84,212 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both outer sills corroded

eye level brake light inoperative

front tyres on 2mm tread and worn on inner edges

handbrake reserve slightly low

nearside outer cv gaiter slightly perished

play in both front antiroll bar link arms

play in steering rack

slight blow evident from centre to rear joint

slight oil stains around power steering pump

slight oil stains on engine and gearbox

Pass 7 Nov 2008 77,333 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

hand brake travel requires attention

n/s/r brake binding on

Pass 14 Nov 2007 74,275 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 67,135 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

cap missing from power steering resivoir

Fail 18 Nov 2006 67,104 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

cap missing from power steering resivoir

Pass 12 Nov 2005 60,573 miles

one bulb out on centre stop light

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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R304 AEG is a 1997 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R304 AEG, 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 R304 AEG registered?

R304 AEG is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R304 AEG safe to buy?

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