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R890 AKY

1998 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

61,471 mi
Last recorded61,471 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 AKY
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 23 Oct 2006 61,471 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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R890 AKY is a 1998 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 R890 AKY, 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 R890 AKY registered?

R890 AKY is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R890 AKY safe to buy?

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