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R361 BGY

1997 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

92,094 mi
Last recorded92,094 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR361 BGY
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 92,094 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 92,084 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 30 Oct 2012 86,410 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 86,410 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2011 79,438 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 79,438 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 71,825 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 67,261 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 65,332 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 63,811 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 62,098 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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R361 BGY is a 1997 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R361 BGY, 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 R361 BGY registered?

R361 BGY is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 20 September 1997.

Is R361 BGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R361 BGY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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