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R73 EOW

1997 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,468 mi
Last recorded118,468 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR73 EOW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 118,468 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 109,908 miles

Both front anti roll bar link bushes perished.

Both front c.v gaitors perished.

Corrosion both front coil springs.

Corrosion both rear wheel arches.

Corrosion offside front wheel arch.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear number plate fading.

Fail 11 May 2013 109,906 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Both front anti roll bar link bushes perished.

Both front c.v gaitors perished.

Corrosion both front coil springs.

Corrosion both rear wheel arches.

Corrosion offside front wheel arch.

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear number plate fading.

Pass 12 May 2012 105,523 miles

Both outer sills corroded.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 May 2012 105,521 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Both outer sills corroded.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2011 102,401 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 102,396 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 99,722 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 96,625 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 92,634 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 92,615 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 May 2007 88,490 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 88,489 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Dec 2005 81,455 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Dec 2005 81,455 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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R73 EOW is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EOW, 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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R73 EOW is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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