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S258 KKO

1998 Rover 200

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,504 mi
Last recorded94,504 miles
Recorded on8 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS258 KKO
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2010 94,504 miles

1 x segment of centre stop lamp inoperative

occasional judder from brake pedal at slow speeds, just as though ABS in operation. Vehicle feels acceptable on road and through RBT. ABS warning lamp not indicating any fault.

outer cv boots cracking

rear shock absorbers damp

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

Fail 8 May 2010 94,496 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

1 x segment of centre stop lamp inoperative

outer cv boots cracking

rear shock absorbers damp

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

Fail 30 Apr 2010 93,853 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1 x segment of centre stop lamp inoperative

outer cv boots cracking

rear shock absorbers damp

slight imbalance and variation front brakes

Pass 6 May 2009 83,679 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 73,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 64,351 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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S258 KKO is a 1998 Rover 200 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S258 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.

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What year was S258 KKO registered?

S258 KKO is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S258 KKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S258 KKO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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