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P128 HRW

1996 Rover 200

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

59,572 mi
Last recorded59,572 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 20085,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 HRW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,572 miles

boot light stays on

both rear wheel arches corroded

o/s/f wing corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2011 59,519 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front tyre heavily perishing on outer side wall.

SRS light is staying on.

Tail gate hinge area rusted and holed.

Pass 9 Aug 2011 59,519 miles

Offside front tyre heavily perishing on outer side wall.

SRS light is staying on.

Tail gate hinge area rusted and holed.

Pass 4 Aug 2010 58,396 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 57,141 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Aug 2008 55,514 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 53,387 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 53,387 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

one led light out on high level brakelight

Pass 21 Jul 2006 51,312 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 51,312 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

stonechips in windscreen,slight oil leaks,pas resevior pipes damp,both front tyres wearing on inner edges,

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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P128 HRW is a 1996 Rover 200 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 P128 HRW, 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 P128 HRW registered?

P128 HRW is a 1996 Rover 200, first registered on 16 December 1996.

Is P128 HRW safe to buy?

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