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R638 YOK

1998 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

31,287 mi
Last recorded31,287 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 YOK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 31,287 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 30,898 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 30,898 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 29,975 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2012 29,975 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 29,056 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 27,889 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,793 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 25,064 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 23,649 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,649 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 22,164 miles

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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R638 YOK is a 1998 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 R638 YOK, 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.

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How do I check the history of R638 YOK?

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What year was R638 YOK registered?

R638 YOK is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R638 YOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R638 YOK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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