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S52 RKL

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

86,369 mi
Last recorded86,369 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS52 RKL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2014 86,369 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 82,732 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 82,732 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 77,370 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 70,465 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 63,556 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 57,626 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,885 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 50,053 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 47,169 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 44,198 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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S52 RKL is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S52 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

How do I check the history of S52 RKL?

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What year was S52 RKL registered?

S52 RKL is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S52 RKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S52 RKL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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