MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,059 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear brake discs corroded.
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
surface corrosion to brake pipes
water leak
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Rover 200?
Based on 64,442 MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R96 POB is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R96 POB, 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 R96 POB registered?
R96 POB is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 17 September 1997.
Is R96 POB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R96 POB shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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