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R963 MKH

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,107 mi
Last recorded70,107 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 MKH
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2008 70,107 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 70,107 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 65,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2007 65,098 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2006 60,042 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 54,239 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2005 54,239 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R963 MKH is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R963 MKH, 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 R963 MKH registered?

R963 MKH is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 16 July 1998.

Is R963 MKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R963 MKH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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