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R899 YKP

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,907 mi
Last recorded73,907 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 YKP
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2014 73,907 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 71,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 71,861 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2012 70,362 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 70,362 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2011 68,817 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 67,673 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 65,467 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front and rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Jan 2008 63,661 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 60,097 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 60,069 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 57,625 miles

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

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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R899 YKP is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green 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 R899 YKP, 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 R899 YKP registered?

R899 YKP is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R899 YKP safe to buy?

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