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R931 LPD

1997 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,207 mi
Last recorded114,207 miles
Recorded on22 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR931 LPD
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2013 114,207 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 110,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2012 110,061 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear silencer slightly deteriorated

Fail 9 Jul 2010 104,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 104,269 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 96,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 96,577 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 92,525 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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R931 LPD is a 1997 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R931 LPD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R931 LPD registered?

R931 LPD is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R931 LPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R931 LPD shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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