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R362 KOB

1998 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

56,602 mi
Last recorded56,602 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 KOB
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2006 56,602 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 56,602 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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R362 KOB is a 1998 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 68,130 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 R362 KOB, 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 28 years old, this Rover 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R362 KOB?

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What year was R362 KOB registered?

R362 KOB is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R362 KOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R362 KOB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R362 KOB have outstanding finance?

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