MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,142 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Rover 200?
Based on 64,442 MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R73 ABE is a 1997 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 R73 ABE, 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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What year was R73 ABE registered?
R73 ABE is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 23 October 1997.
Is R73 ABE safe to buy?
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