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R369 CDL

1997 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

62,997 mi
Last recorded62,997 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 CDL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 62,997 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2017 62,997 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Central Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 61,488 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion o/s/f seal

front wiper linkage worn

slight engine oil laek

slight power steering leak

suspension parts corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,488 miles

corrosion o/s/f seal

front wiper linkage worn

slight engine oil laek

slight power steering leak

suspension parts corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2012 57,555 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 57,643 miles

body damage

engine oil leaks

rear tyres low

slight pass leak

Pass 30 Sep 2010 55,345 miles

rear tyres getting low

slight pas leak

Pass 15 Jun 2010 54,139 miles

handbrake adjustment poor

movement in rack joints

rear tyres low inner and outer edges

Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,654 miles

rear brake pads getting low

rear number plate starting to delaminate

some play present in steering rack

Pass 5 Jun 2008 46,081 miles

HAND BRAKE NEEDS SLIGHT ADJUSTMENT

N/SR/R BRAKE PAD GETTING LOW

WATER LEAK FROM PUMP

Pass 6 Jun 2007 41,737 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 39,715 miles

Centre exhaust section in poor condition

Signs of a possible P.A.S fluid leak

Fail 13 Jun 2005 36,829 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2005 36,829 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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R369 CDL is a 1997 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R369 CDL, 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 R369 CDL registered?

R369 CDL is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R369 CDL safe to buy?

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