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S233 KKO

1998 Rover 200

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,299 mi
Last recorded85,299 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 KKO
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2008 85,299 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2008 85,291 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Coolant leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2007 80,086 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 80,085 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

hand brake high

Pass 10 Oct 2006 73,881 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 73,881 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2005 60,751 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 60,751 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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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S233 KKO is a 1998 Rover 200 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S233 KKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S233 KKO registered?

S233 KKO is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 7 December 1998.

Is S233 KKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S233 KKO shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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