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K200 VVC

1998 Rover 218

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

124,689 mi
Last recorded124,689 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 21883,580 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK200 VVC
MakeRover
Model218
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 124,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jun 2026 124,683 miles

Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.1.1 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 124,420 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 122,696 miles

Nearside Outer sill corroded

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2019 119,816 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 115,749 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 111,882 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 106,579 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 102,391 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 99,208 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 93,707 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 93,707 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)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 88,471 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 83,508 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 80,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 75,559 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 71,415 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 71,268 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 67,382 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 61,111 miles

How Reliable is the Rover 218?

Based on 106,618 MOT tests across 21,767 vehicles.

64.5%
Pass Rate
5,299
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
21,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,334
constant velocity joint gaiter split 8,429
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,994
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 5,620
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,026
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K200 VVC is a 1998 Rover 218 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 1998 Rover 218 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 83,580 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Rover 218 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 9,334 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K200 VVC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 218 typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 28 years old, this Rover 218 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K200 VVC registered?

K200 VVC is a 1998 Rover 218, first registered on 5 January 1998.

Is K200 VVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K200 VVC shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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