MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,208 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
nearside door mirror insecure
nearside rear tyre is worn on the edge and has a nail in it
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
PASSENGER DOOR MIRROR LOOSE.ONE BULB FAILED IN HIGH LEVEL BRAKELIGHT.
nail in tyre
How Reliable is the Rover 200?
Based on 64,442 MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R51 DVC is a 1997 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R51 DVC, 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 R51 DVC registered?
R51 DVC is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R51 DVC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R51 DVC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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