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P209 MHP

1996 Rover 200

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,093 mi
Last recorded89,093 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Rover 20085,704 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP209 MHP
MakeRover
Model200
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2010 89,093 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 78,891 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 69,967 miles

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

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

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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P209 MHP is a 1996 Rover 200 in Purple with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P209 MHP, 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 P209 MHP registered?

P209 MHP is a 1996 Rover 200, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P209 MHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P209 MHP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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