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R565 LLJ

1997 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

128,692 mi
Last recorded128,692 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 LLJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2023 128,692 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 121,698 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 118,294 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 113,048 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Standard fitment seat belt missing all passenger ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 25 Sep 2018 106,978 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 86,190 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch ()

Pass 10 Oct 2016 189,130 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 84,890 miles

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)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 84,849 miles

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)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 80,781 miles

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 80,780 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 77,155 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

centre rear seat belt missing,

Fail 5 Nov 2013 77,152 miles

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,

Pass 23 Oct 2012 74,303 miles

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.

Fail 22 Oct 2012 74,302 miles

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.

Pass 30 Aug 2011 71,244 miles

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)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 71,241 miles

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)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 69,094 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 66,274 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 66,272 miles

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)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 61,556 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2008 61,451 miles

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)

Pass 23 May 2007 54,766 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2006 48,738 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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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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R565 LLJ is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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