1997 Rover 200 2.0L Petrol · R821 KRP
1997 Rover 200 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 02/12/1997. Recorded mileage 104,212 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 200
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- MOT Status
- Valid until 14/09/2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,212 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1984cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
R821 KRP Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 15/09/2023
- 104,212 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R821 KRP Mileage History
- 01/10/2021104,125 mi
- 15/09/2023104,212 mi+87 mi
Average of roughly 44 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
R821 KRP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 200 (R821 KRP) between October 2021 and September 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
Common Problems: ROVER 200
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Particularly prevalent on the 1.4 and 1.6 R3 models.
- Tailgate Wiring Loom Failure(Moderate)
The wiring that passes from the body to the tailgate snaps inside the rubber boot.
- Rusting Sills and Rear Arches(Moderate)
The sills and rear wheel arches are highly prone to rust, particularly on R3 models. This can be a serious structural issue if left untreated.
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