MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,933 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 m (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres starting to perish
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear tyres starting to perish
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
n/sf tyre wearing nr 2mm indicators
oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
front tyres worn & splitting on inner side walls , oil leaks , damp around steering rack , cracking to o/s outer c.v boot
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
front tyres worn & splitting on inner side walls , oil leaks , damp around steering rack , cracking to o/s outer c.v boot
exhaust corroded
front o/s shock absorber weeping
rear park brake effort lower on o/s wheel
How Reliable is the Rover 200?
Based on 64,442 MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R487 JHJ is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R487 JHJ, 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 R487 JHJ registered?
R487 JHJ is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 8 September 1997.
Is R487 JHJ safe to buy?
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