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R87 LOK

1997 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,414 mi
Last recorded100,414 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 LOK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2011 100,414 miles

both front c/v boots perished

center rear seat belt tied up

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 11 Jan 2010 80,548 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Slight play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 16 Dec 2008 72,734 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Dec 2007 65,923 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 62,183 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 62,179 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

o/s/f tyre low in pressure

offside rear wheel binding.o/s/r brake pads low.

Pass 3 Jan 2006 59,651 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 59,651 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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R87 LOK is a 1997 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R87 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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What year was R87 LOK registered?

R87 LOK is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R87 LOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R87 LOK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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