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R396 AKJ

1997 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,206 mi
Last recorded75,206 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR396 AKJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 75,206 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 75,206 miles

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)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 67,540 miles

battery insecure

engine oil leak to o/s

interior rear view mirror missing

Fail 29 Jan 2010 67,540 miles

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)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 53,798 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 47,999 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 36,506 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 36,506 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 28,185 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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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?

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