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UIW 8976

1997 Rover 200

Silver Diesel 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,193 mi
Last recorded123,193 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 20082,625 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUIW 8976
MakeRover
Model200
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 123,193 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 119,206 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2014 119,206 miles

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)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 112,108 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2013 111,899 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 104,439 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 101,164 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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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?

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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.

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