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R376 RAO

1997 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,292 mi
Last recorded72,292 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 RAO
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2011 72,292 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

exhaust middle box rusty .

high level stop lamp inoperative .

Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,254 miles

slight play in o/s/f steering arm .

Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,866 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 59,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 57,120 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 52,525 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 49,512 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 49,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 43,973 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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R376 RAO is a 1997 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R376 RAO, 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 R376 RAO registered?

R376 RAO is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R376 RAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R376 RAO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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