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R84 LOK

1997 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,380 mi
Last recorded85,380 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR84 LOK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 85,380 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate.

surface rust on sub frames, inner and outer sills. steering, suspension, and brake components.

Fail 8 May 2025 85,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel hand and foot brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel hand and foot brake (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition front (3.2 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

some steering, and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate.

surface rust on sub frames, inner and outer sills. steering, suspension, and brake components.

Pass 9 May 2024 85,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

inner and outer sills are starting to corrode and deteriorate surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components,

Fail 8 May 2024 85,366 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view front (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

inner and outer sills are starting to corrode and deteriorate surface rust

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to crack and deteriorate

some surface rust on floor panels, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components,

Pass 23 Apr 2007 83,900 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R84 LOK is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R84 LOK, 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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R84 LOK is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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