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S246 GKO

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

44,542 mi
Last recorded44,542 miles
Recorded on27 May 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS246 GKO
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2021 44,542 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 31,021 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 30,539 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 29,371 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 29,368 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 28,598 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 28,598 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 27,701 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 26,794 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 25,602 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 24,702 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 23,597 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 22,145 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 20,686 miles

O/s/f steering arm inner ball joint has slight play

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

Pass 7 Nov 2008 39,956 miles

Front tyres have cuts not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Rear tyres have cuts not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Slight power steering leak from reservoir

Pass 10 Nov 2007 17,989 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 16,693 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 15,444 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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S246 GKO is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S246 GKO, 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 S246 GKO registered?

S246 GKO is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S246 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S246 GKO shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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