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R849 EJW

1997 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,731 mi
Last recorded89,731 miles
Recorded on2 May 2006
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR849 EJW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 May 2006 89,731 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise movement from steering

coolant leaking

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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R849 EJW is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R849 EJW, 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 R849 EJW registered?

R849 EJW is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R849 EJW safe to buy?

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Does R849 EJW have outstanding finance?

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