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R939 YBP

1997 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,436 mi
Last recorded105,436 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR939 YBP
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2013 105,436 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges + perished

Fail 15 Oct 2013 105,305 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on edges + perished

Pass 11 Oct 2012 87,671 miles

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

centre exhaust rubber missing

front brakes binding

Pass 12 Oct 2011 77,716 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 74,512 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s mirror glass damaged

o/s/ wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 13 Oct 2009 71,023 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s door mirror cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2008 67,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 67,178 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 63,645 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

brake warning light flickers

front pads getting low

slight oil leak from oil pressure switch

Pass 2 Oct 2006 60,323 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 60,312 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R939 YBP is a 1997 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R939 YBP, 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 R939 YBP registered?

R939 YBP is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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