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R932 BEC

1997 Rover 200

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,084 mi
Last recorded68,084 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR932 BEC
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 68,084 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 68,084 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 66,826 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 64,426 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 62,846 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 62,846 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 61,423 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 60,005 miles

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R932 BEC is a 1997 Rover 200 in Grey 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 R932 BEC, 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 R932 BEC registered?

R932 BEC is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 7 August 1997.

Is R932 BEC safe to buy?

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