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R662 DNP

1997 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

78,562 mi
Last recorded78,562 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 DNP
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 78,562 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nsr and osr tyers perished on outter wall not showing cords

Fail 18 Jul 2011 78,562 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nsr and osr tyers perished on outter wall not showing cords

Pass 14 Jul 2010 74,865 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 70,577 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Jul 2009 70,566 miles

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

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)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 66,572 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 22 Jun 2007 60,572 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 60,572 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 54,087 miles

near side drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 3 Jul 2006 54,087 miles

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

near side drive shaft seal leaking

Fail 29 Jun 2005 45,773 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

both front anti-roll bar link arm bushes perished

front brake pads low

nearside rear caliper slide bottom rubber missing and corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2005 45,773 miles

both front anti-roll bar link arm bushes perished

front brake pads low

nearside rear caliper slide bottom rubber missing and corroded

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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R662 DNP is a 1997 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R662 DNP, 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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R662 DNP is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R662 DNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R662 DNP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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