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R920 TLU

1997 Rover 200

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,016 mi
Last recorded80,016 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR920 TLU
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2009 80,016 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 80,006 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine has missfire

Pass 1 Oct 2008 78,324 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

off side sill step corroded to a hole

Pass 3 Sep 2007 63,366 miles

slight play in o/s sterring rack arm.

Pass 23 Aug 2006 48,536 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 48,526 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Aug 2005 39,724 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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R920 TLU is a 1997 Rover 200 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R920 TLU, 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 R920 TLU registered?

R920 TLU is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R920 TLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R920 TLU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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