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SBZ 5017

1997 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2010
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,158 mi
Last recorded59,158 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSBZ 5017
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 5 Oct 2009 59,158 miles

advise centre exhaust box corroded & split but no blow found

advise o/s front b/pads close to minimum req & evidence of heat damage

advise o/s rear no plate lamp dim

advise rear indicators losing colour

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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SBZ 5017 is a 1997 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SBZ 5017, 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 SBZ 5017 registered?

SBZ 5017 is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is SBZ 5017 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SBZ 5017 shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SBZ 5017 have outstanding finance?

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