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R890 UKV

1997 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

49,303 mi
Last recorded49,303 miles
Recorded on10 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 UKV
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2010 49,303 miles

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

Fail 10 May 2010 49,297 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 44,517 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 39,563 miles

centre light not working

Pass 10 May 2007 31,122 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 28,199 miles

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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R890 UKV is a 1997 Rover 200 in Blue 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 R890 UKV, 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 R890 UKV registered?

R890 UKV is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R890 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R890 UKV 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.

Does R890 UKV have outstanding finance?

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