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R633 PWL

1997 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,138 mi
Last recorded97,138 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 PWL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 97,138 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise smell of fuel, no visible leaks

both front brake pipes corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust baffles loose in back box

exhaust flexy section deteriorated

front wipers in poor condition

n/s/r front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking no visible cords

Fail 19 Apr 2013 96,954 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front wipers in poor condition

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Centre Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake pipes corroded

both front coil springs corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust baffles loose in back box

exhaust flexy section deteriorated

n/s/r front to rear brake pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre cracking no visible cords

Pass 14 Nov 2011 82,168 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 80,961 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 80,961 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 68,941 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 76,368 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 70,310 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 70,310 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 63,615 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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R633 PWL is a 1997 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R633 PWL, 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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R633 PWL is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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