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R770 BWW

1997 Rover 200

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,143 mi
Last recorded67,143 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 BWW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2009 67,143 miles

both front tyres wearing

offside sill corroding

oil leak from engine bay.

steering rack play.

Fail 1 Jun 2009 67,143 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing

offside sill corroding

oil leak from engine bay.

steering rack play.

Pass 3 Jun 2008 61,053 miles

both sills corroding.

power steering belt perishing.

Fail 2 Jun 2008 61,053 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both sills corroding.

power steering belt perishing.

Pass 8 May 2007 54,802 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 46,924 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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R770 BWW is a 1997 Rover 200 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R770 BWW, 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 R770 BWW registered?

R770 BWW is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R770 BWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R770 BWW shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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