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R821 KRP

1997 Rover 200

Yellow Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

104,212 mi
Last recorded104,212 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 KRP
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2023 104,212 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2021 104,125 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 104,054 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 88,307 miles

modified for rally purpose

Pass 25 Apr 2015 69,240 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2015 69,420 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 69,420 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 69,420 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2008 69,420 miles

rear seat belts not fitted day of test

rear seatsnpt fitted day of test

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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R821 KRP is a 1997 Rover 200 in Yellow with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R821 KRP, 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 R821 KRP registered?

R821 KRP is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R821 KRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R821 KRP shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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