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R65 UAY

1997 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,844 mi
Last recorded63,844 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR65 UAY
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2008 63,844 miles

both rear tyres cracked & perished

Pass 19 Nov 2007 59,559 miles

both rear tyres cracked & perished

Pass 23 Nov 2006 54,690 miles

only two rear seatbelts fitted at time of test

Fail 22 Nov 2006 54,681 miles

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both rear tyres cracked & perished

Pass 2 Dec 2005 49,228 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 49,228 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

rear wiper inoperative

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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R65 UAY is a 1997 Rover 200 in Green 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 R65 UAY, 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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How do I check the history of R65 UAY?

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What year was R65 UAY registered?

R65 UAY is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R65 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R65 UAY 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.

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