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R710 BWK

1997 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,748 mi
Last recorded39,748 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR710 BWK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 39,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underbody rusty condition

Fail 30 Sep 2014 39,747 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

underbody rusty condition

Pass 9 Aug 2013 33,428 miles

complete exhaust system corroded/various small leaks

Fail 9 Aug 2013 33,428 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

complete exhaust system corroded/various small leaks

Pass 3 Sep 2012 32,005 miles

airbag warning light on dash

Fail 3 Sep 2012 32,005 miles

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

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

airbag warning light on dash

Pass 19 Dec 2011 30,967 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 28,958 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in o/s rack end, front discs worn, both rear tyres cracking, both rear inner sills rusty

Pass 15 Dec 2010 28,958 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight play in o/s rack end, front discs worn, both rear tyres cracking, both rear inner sills rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2009 26,916 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 24,426 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 24,426 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 22,299 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 20,323 miles

ALTERNATOR BELT FRAYED,NEEDS REPLACING

Pass 12 Dec 2005 16,601 miles

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

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

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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R710 BWK is a 1997 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R710 BWK, 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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R710 BWK is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 1 December 1997.

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