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P185 HUK

1996 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

132,111 mi
Last recorded132,111 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Rover 20085,704 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 HUK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 132,111 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 124,009 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 123,984 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 113,547 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 103,428 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2008 103,428 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 96,710 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 96,710 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 80,681 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2005 75,733 miles

Nearside Lower Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Lower Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Apr 2005 75,733 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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P185 HUK is a 1996 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P185 HUK, 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 P185 HUK registered?

P185 HUK is a 1996 Rover 200, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P185 HUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P185 HUK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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