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N929 PGA

1996 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,015 mi
Last recorded113,015 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Rover 20085,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN929 PGA
MakeRover
Model200
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2008 113,015 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING SHAFT/COLUMN

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION ON SILL STEP AT MID POINT

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 13 Nov 2008 113,015 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING SHAFT/COLUMN

SLIGHT SURFACE CORROSION ON SILL STEP AT MID POINT

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 10 Nov 2007 106,416 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2007 106,416 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 98,359 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

ELECTRICAL CABLE TRAILING ON N/S/F SUPENSION

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

SUPECT WEAR ON N/S/F OUTER CV JOINT

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

Pass 10 Nov 2005 96,046 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2005 96,046 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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N929 PGA is a 1996 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1996 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.8% with a typical mileage of 85,704 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N929 PGA, 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 30 years old, this Rover 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N929 PGA registered?

N929 PGA is a 1996 Rover 200, first registered on 5 July 1996.

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