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R844 TLU

1997 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

117,790 mi
Last recorded117,790 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR844 TLU
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Dec 2010 117,790 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 101,220 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 94,075 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 84,918 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2006 76,627 miles
Fail 11 May 2006 76,627 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre worn 2-3mm

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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R844 TLU is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red 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 R844 TLU, 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 R844 TLU registered?

R844 TLU is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R844 TLU 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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