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R309 TNN

1997 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

11,852 mi
Last recorded11,852 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 TNN
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2008 11,852 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 11,852 miles

Centre Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 96,025 miles

SRS warning light on

Fail 18 Oct 2007 95,811 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

SRS warning light on

Pass 18 Oct 2006 87,244 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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R309 TNN is a 1997 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R309 TNN, 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 R309 TNN registered?

R309 TNN is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R309 TNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R309 TNN shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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