MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,206 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
battery insecure
engine oil leak to o/s
interior rear view mirror missing
battery insecure
engine oil leak to o/s
interior rear view mirror missing
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
n/s rear tyre small cut in outer wall
How Reliable is the Rover 200?
Based on 64,442 MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R396 AKJ is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,400cc 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 R396 AKJ, 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 R396 AKJ registered?
R396 AKJ is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R396 AKJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R396 AKJ 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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