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R655 BHK

1998 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,358 mi
Last recorded79,358 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 BHK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Apr 2011 79,358 miles

Centre stoplamp (brake light), 2 out of 6 small bulbs not working.

Offside rear tyre flat/underinflated.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 78,965 miles

front discs corroding

front tyres wearing inner edges

rear discs corroding

tested in wet

exhaust corroding

Pass 28 Mar 2009 75,921 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 72,244 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 68,819 miles

Exhaust corroding

Offside wiper starting to smear

Rear indicators losing colour

Pass 8 Apr 2006 66,295 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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R655 BHK is a 1998 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R655 BHK, 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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What year was R655 BHK registered?

R655 BHK is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 24 April 1998.

Is R655 BHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R655 BHK shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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