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R345 MJW

1997 Rover 200

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,211 mi
Last recorded146,211 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 MJW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 146,211 miles

Both outer sills corroded

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged feathered (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 145,488 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2018 143,450 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 140,050 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 140,036 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 136,698 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 132,055 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 127,819 miles

Engine immobilisar fitted as standard.

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2013 123,220 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 123,220 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2012 119,343 miles

Front impact damage noted.

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

Fail 16 Aug 2012 119,336 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front impact damage noted.

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

Fail 12 Aug 2011 115,979 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 115,979 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 110,782 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2009 106,958 miles

Both front tyres showing increasing signs of age cracking,GET THEM REPLACED in the near future.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 106,958 miles

Both front tyres showing increasing signs of age cracking,GET THEM REPLACED in the near future.

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 102,389 miles

Both rear tyres,signs of age cracking and slight inside rim damage.

O/S/F Slight brake drag noted.

Pass 18 Aug 2007 95,898 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 89,748 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 89,710 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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R345 MJW is a 1997 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R345 MJW, 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 R345 MJW registered?

R345 MJW is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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