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R473 BWU

1997 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,209 mi
Last recorded89,209 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 BWU
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2011 89,209 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 81,757 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 80,352 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 80,352 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 68,991 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2008 68,991 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 61,096 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 52,131 miles

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

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

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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R473 BWU is a 1997 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R473 BWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R473 BWU registered?

R473 BWU is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R473 BWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R473 BWU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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