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S38 RKL

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,970 mi
Last recorded75,970 miles
Recorded on2 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS38 RKL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2007 75,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childseat fitted to n/s/rear

slight damage to o/s/corner windscreen

Fail 2 May 2007 75,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

childseat fitted to n/s/rear

slight damage to o/s/corner windscreen

Fail 5 May 2006 65,352 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 5 May 2006 65,352 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 63,856 miles

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

slight travel on handbrake

Fail 12 Dec 2005 63,856 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight travel on handbrake

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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S38 RKL is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 S38 RKL, 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 S38 RKL registered?

S38 RKL is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S38 RKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S38 RKL shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S38 RKL have outstanding finance?

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