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R989 AEV

1997 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,810 mi
Last recorded82,810 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR989 AEV
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,810 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 82,810 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 19 May 2014 79,537 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 79,536 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 77,024 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 77,023 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front numberplate is cracked

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 74,212 miles

Front Numberplate cracked

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2011 70,702 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 70,700 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 19 May 2010 66,705 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2010 66,705 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 64,147 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 61,420 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 24 May 2007 59,130 miles

centre exhaust section corrode on rear joint area.

centre exhaust section rubber mounting cracked up.

nearside front tyre on 3.mm tread depth.

offside front headlight slight condensation inside.

offside front tyre on 3.5mm tread depth & slight crack on tread edges.

Pass 2 Jun 2006 55,584 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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R989 AEV is a 1997 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R989 AEV, 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 R989 AEV registered?

R989 AEV is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R989 AEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R989 AEV shows 15 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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