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R586 EGJ

1997 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,056 mi
Last recorded107,056 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 EGJ
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2012 107,056 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 107,056 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake disc's corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2011 101,229 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 97,726 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 93,738 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 87,716 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 87,716 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

front brake disc's on min limit, advise replacement

rear brake readings flucuate disc's warped ?

Pass 17 Oct 2006 83,445 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 79,550 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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R586 EGJ is a 1997 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R586 EGJ, 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 R586 EGJ registered?

R586 EGJ is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 14 November 1997.

Is R586 EGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R586 EGJ shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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