MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Oil leak
Upper Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)
both rear brake pipes rusty
o/s wing damaged
slight blow from rear exhaust box & previously repaired
slight play in steering joints
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
both rear brake pipes rusty
o/s wing damaged
slight blow from rear exhaust box & previously repaired
slight play in steering joints
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front discs and pads corroded and worn
rear exhaust corroded and starting to blow
vehicle presented in a poor condition
How Reliable is the Rover 200?
Based on 64,442 MOT tests across 8,836 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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UIW 8976 is a 1997 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,994cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 UIW 8976, 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
How do I check the history of UIW 8976?
You can check the full history of UIW 8976 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was UIW 8976 registered?
UIW 8976 is a 1997 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is UIW 8976 safe to buy?
The MOT history for UIW 8976 shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does UIW 8976 have outstanding finance?
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