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R39 FOK

1997 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

69,803 mi
Last recorded69,803 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR39 FOK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2019 69,803 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 59,838 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Sep 2017 48,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre Perished

Offside Front Tyre perished

Pass 14 Sep 2016 37,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 21 Aug 2015 32,579 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 29,331 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 28,372 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 28,164 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 27,754 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 27,106 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 26,192 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 24,947 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 23,564 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2007 23,564 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 32,363 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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R39 FOK is a 1997 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R39 FOK, 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 R39 FOK registered?

R39 FOK is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R39 FOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R39 FOK shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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