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R878 MHN

1997 Rover 200

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,890 mi
Last recorded60,890 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR878 MHN
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2009 60,890 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 59,230 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 57,489 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 55,715 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 55,715 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2005 51,990 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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R878 MHN is a 1997 Rover 200 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R878 MHN, 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 R878 MHN registered?

R878 MHN is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R878 MHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R878 MHN shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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