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R402 LFJ

1997 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

81,812 mi
Last recorded81,812 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 LFJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 81,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre spliting

Pass 7 Oct 2015 80,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 80,004 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2013 79,024 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2013 79,023 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 77,957 miles

battery insecure

both front outter cv boots cracking

middle stop light inop

n/s/f tyre side wall scuffed..

o/s/f tyre wearing low 2mm

Fail 21 Sep 2012 77,946 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery insecure

both front outter cv boots cracking

middle stop light inop

n/s/f tyre side wall scuffed..

o/s/f tyre wearing low 2mm

o/s/r wheel sticking

Pass 13 Oct 2011 76,984 miles

NEEDS H/BRAKE AJUSTMENT

Pass 1 Oct 2010 75,860 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 74,641 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 74,536 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 73,279 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 73,247 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 70,716 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2006 12,737 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 12,737 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 54,908 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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R402 LFJ is a 1997 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R402 LFJ, 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 R402 LFJ registered?

R402 LFJ is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R402 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R402 LFJ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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