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P977 FBU

1996 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

102,181 mi
Last recorded102,181 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2006
Typical for 1996 Rover 20085,704 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP977 FBU
MakeRover
Model200
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2006 102,181 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 102,123 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)

Fail 19 Jul 2006 102,123 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)

Inner Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2005 101,257 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 101,257 miles

Inner Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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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P977 FBU is a 1996 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P977 FBU, 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 P977 FBU registered?

P977 FBU is a 1996 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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