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S430 KBL

1998 Rover 200

Purple Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,480 mi
Last recorded100,480 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS430 KBL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2010 100,480 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)

slightly reduced braking effort from park brake.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 92,983 miles

all brake discs are slightly pitted

Fail 18 Feb 2009 92,966 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

all brake discs are slightly pitted

Pass 26 Sep 2007 85,710 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

long handbrake travel

Pass 22 Sep 2006 80,583 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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S430 KBL is a 1998 Rover 200 in Purple 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 S430 KBL, 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 S430 KBL registered?

S430 KBL is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 20 August 1998.

Is S430 KBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S430 KBL 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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