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R811 AVF

1997 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

68,072 mi
Last recorded68,072 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR811 AVF
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 68,072 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,156 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 61,302 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 61,302 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 57,683 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 54,018 miles

oil leak from rocker cover area and also from sump plug

Pass 22 Oct 2007 50,859 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 48,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Nov 2005 43,565 miles

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

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

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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R811 AVF is a 1997 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 R811 AVF, 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 R811 AVF registered?

R811 AVF is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R811 AVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R811 AVF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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