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P131 HRW

1996 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

71,638 mi
Last recorded71,638 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Rover 20085,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP131 HRW
MakeRover
Model200
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 6 Jul 2012 71,638 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 27 Apr 2011 67,549 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 56,264 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 48,686 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 45,897 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 42,190 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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P131 HRW is a 1996 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P131 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 P131 HRW registered?

P131 HRW is a 1996 Rover 200, first registered on 16 December 1996.

Is P131 HRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P131 HRW shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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