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S374 BKN

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,862 mi
Last recorded77,862 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS374 BKN
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2009 77,862 miles

o/s + n/s front tyres - inner edges wearing thin - advise replace soon

Pass 22 Jul 2008 70,141 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front outer wing panel damaged

Power steering pipe fouling on front anti-roll bar

Rear wiper blade perished

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 59,482 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 53,093 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 53,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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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S374 BKN is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S374 BKN, 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 S374 BKN registered?

S374 BKN is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S374 BKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S374 BKN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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