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R586 NBV

1997 Rover 200

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,580 mi
Last recorded74,580 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR586 NBV
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2012 74,580 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 74,580 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 15 Jun 2011 72,356 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 72,356 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 69,693 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 69,693 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Jun 2009 66,087 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 61,656 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 58,334 miles

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

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

washer pressure low

Pass 17 Aug 2006 54,185 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2005 50,502 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 NBV is a 1997 Rover 200 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NBV, 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 NBV registered?

R586 NBV is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R586 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R586 NBV shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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