MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,692 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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roll cage fitted
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()
Standard fitment seat belt missing all rear ()
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()
both front seats and seats have been replaced for competition spec
competition car
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front inner c/v gaiter deteriorated
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()
Standard fitment seat belt missing all rear ()
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()
both front seats and seat belts have been replaced with competition spec
competition car
roll cage fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all rear ()
Standard fitment seat belt missing all rear ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels ()
both front inner driveshaft gaiters heavily perished
competition car
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()
Standard fitment seat belt missing all passenger ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
rear brake disc worn
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()
Nearside Outer sill has surface corrosion
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Outer sill has surface corrosion
Nearside Rear tyre sidewall perishing
Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear centre seat belt missing
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside rear brake binding slightly
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear centre seat belt missing
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
centre rear seat belt missing,
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
centre rear seat belt missing,
Centre rear seat seatbelt missing.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
SRS warning light indicates an air bag fault.
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Centre rear seat seatbelt missing.
SRS warning light indicates an air bag fault.
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
SRS warning light indicates fault.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Both rear brake discs rusted and scored.
SRS warning light indicates fault.
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Rover 200?
Based on 64,442 MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles.
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R565 LLJ is a 1997 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.
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 R565 LLJ, 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 R565 LLJ registered?
R565 LLJ is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 24 September 1997.
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