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R542 YOK

1971 Rover 200

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

56,049 mi
Last recorded56,049 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2013
Typical for 1971 Rover 20064,940 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 YOK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1971
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2013 56,049 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,285 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 55,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2011 54,046 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 52,500 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 51,309 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 50,031 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 48,757 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 48,748 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 47,337 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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R542 YOK is a 1971 Rover 200 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1971 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 64,940 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 R542 YOK, 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 55 years old, this Rover 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of R542 YOK?

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What year was R542 YOK registered?

R542 YOK is a 1971 Rover 200, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is R542 YOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R542 YOK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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