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P129 HON

1996 Rover 200

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

84,484 mi
Last recorded84,484 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Rover 20085,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP129 HON
MakeRover
Model200
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 2 May 2014 84,484 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 80,647 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 79,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 78,348 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 75,921 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 73,817 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside front and rear brakes dragging?

offside rear tyre sidewall to tread aged and cracking

Pass 16 Apr 2007 70,022 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 63,397 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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P129 HON is a 1996 Rover 200 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P129 HON, 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 P129 HON registered?

P129 HON is a 1996 Rover 200, first registered on 18 December 1996.

Is P129 HON safe to buy?

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