MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,623 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
extensive travel on handbrake lever
gear linkage worn
radiator deteriorated cooling fins missing
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
extensive travel on handbrake lever
gear linkage worn
radiator deteriorated cooling fins missing
uneven tyre wear on the front tracking may need adjusting
How Reliable is the Rover 200?
Based on 64,442 MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R61 GTL is a 1997 Rover 200 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R61 GTL, 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
How do I check the history of R61 GTL?
You can check the full history of R61 GTL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was R61 GTL registered?
R61 GTL is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 30 September 1997.
Is R61 GTL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R61 GTL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does R61 GTL have outstanding finance?
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