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R808 GWC

1997 Rover 200

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,776 mi
Last recorded75,776 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR808 GWC
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2009 75,776 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 75,772 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 66,952 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 66,952 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Aug 2006 57,791 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 51,794 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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R808 GWC is a 1997 Rover 200 in Purple with a 1,396cc 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 R808 GWC, 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 R808 GWC registered?

R808 GWC is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R808 GWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R808 GWC 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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