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R906 HFG

1997 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

103,669 mi
Last recorded103,669 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 HFG
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2009 103,669 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front wing damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2009 103,668 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside front wing damaged

Pass 6 Nov 2008 99,365 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wearing low

front brake pads wearing low

screw in offside rear tyres tread

Fail 4 Nov 2008 99,244 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing low

front brake pads wearing low

screw in offside rear tyres tread

Pass 4 Oct 2007 56,335 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 56,256 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 52,049 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 51,960 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 46,418 miles

n/s/r brake binding slightly

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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R906 HFG is a 1997 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R906 HFG, 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 R906 HFG registered?

R906 HFG is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 8 July 1997.

Is R906 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R906 HFG shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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