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R383 YVC

1997 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

76,258 mi
Last recorded76,258 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR383 YVC
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 76,258 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 76,135 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 75,837 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 73,436 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear wing holed - no sharp edges

Fail 13 Aug 2013 73,431 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear wing holed - no sharp edges

Pass 9 Aug 2012 67,025 miles

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

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

offside front brake slight bind

suspect fuel tank leaking but low on fuel at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2011 65,621 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 65,597 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 64,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 56,118 miles

front to rear brake pipes rusty

near side front tyre worn on sholder

Pass 13 Aug 2008 52,021 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 52,021 miles

Nearside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2007 49,630 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

spare steel fitted with 3 alloys 3h 1v rated

Pass 11 Aug 2006 47,344 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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R383 YVC is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red 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 R383 YVC, 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 R383 YVC registered?

R383 YVC is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R383 YVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R383 YVC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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