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R733 BWK

1997 Rover 200

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

57,977 mi
Last recorded57,977 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR733 BWK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2011 57,977 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/f tyre cracking, n/s mirror cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2010 53,989 miles

windscreen wipers floppy but clear screen

Pass 6 Jan 2009 49,552 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 49,552 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 46,221 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 43,356 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 40,445 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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R733 BWK is a 1997 Rover 200 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R733 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R733 BWK registered?

R733 BWK is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 16 December 1997.

Is R733 BWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R733 BWK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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