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R309 YOK

1997 Rover 200

Red Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

126,057 mi
Last recorded126,057 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 YOK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 126,057 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 125,843 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded (7.1.2)

advise boot floor holed and corroded under spare wheel

centre stop light not working

Fail 14 Apr 2016 125,843 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both outer sills hold and corroded (5.2.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded (7.1.2)

advise boot floor holed and corroded under spare wheel

centre stop light not working

Pass 10 Apr 2015 124,352 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 124,352 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 119,353 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 119,353 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 112,134 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Fail 5 Apr 2013 112,134 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 103,625 miles

25% of centre stop light not working

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre has been run flat

Fail 11 Apr 2012 103,620 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

25% of centre stop light not working

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre has been run flat

Pass 6 Apr 2011 98,232 miles

advise 20% of centre stop light not working

advise both inner and outer sills corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 98,232 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise 20% of centre stop light not working

advise both inner and outer sills corroded

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 17 Apr 2010 91,685 miles

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

nearside outer sill corroded but not holed

Pass 17 Apr 2010 91,685 miles

nearside outer sill corroded but not holed

Pass 20 Apr 2009 86,836 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Apr 2009 86,836 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 77,412 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 77,412 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 72,950 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Jan 2006 70,663 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 70,663 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 YOK is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 YOK, 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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R309 YOK is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 2 November 1997.

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