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S165 KDP

1998 Rover 200

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

54,375 mi
Last recorded54,375 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS165 KDP
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2015 54,375 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 48,789 miles

damage to nearside outer sill

some handbrake travel

Fail 24 Feb 2014 48,789 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

damage to nearside outer sill

some handbrake travel

Pass 25 Feb 2013 48,001 miles

emmisions near the limit(vehicle only covered 500 miles throghout the year!)

slight damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 14 Mar 2012 47,573 miles

damage to nearside outer sill

parcel shelf clips broken

play in steering(limited vision due to covered parts)

water coming from exhaust?

Pass 29 Mar 2011 46,852 miles

Metal brake pipes at the rear slightly rusty

NS outer sill has some damage

NSR + OSR wheel arch FRONT has some rust NO HOLES

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak cam cover gasket

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Put in x2 petrol additive

Fail 29 Mar 2011 46,849 miles

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

Metal brake pipes at the rear slightly rusty

NS outer sill has some damage

NSR + OSR wheel arch FRONT has some rust NO HOLES

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak cam cover gasket

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Put in x2 petrol additive

Pass 14 Apr 2010 46,103 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 46,103 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 45,103 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 43,683 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,022 miles

New front brake pads and discs

New rear wheel cylinders fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2006 40,509 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S165 KDP is a 1998 Rover 200 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S165 KDP, 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 S165 KDP registered?

S165 KDP is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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