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R573 DVG

1997 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

117,275 mi
Last recorded117,275 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 DVG
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2012 117,275 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 115,074 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 115,051 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 101,670 miles

both headlights temporarily secured

Fail 30 Jan 2010 101,668 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 93,729 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 91,568 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 91,565 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 89,576 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 89,576 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 83,830 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 83,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R573 DVG is a 1997 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R573 DVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R573 DVG registered?

R573 DVG is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R573 DVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R573 DVG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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