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S58 RKL

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,721 mi
Last recorded48,721 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS58 RKL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2010 48,721 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 10 Nov 2009 46,153 miles

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion by nearside and offside tailgate hinges

Pass 23 Oct 2008 43,720 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2007 40,393 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

child seat fitted to nearside rear at time of test

nearside front wiper blade split

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 27 Oct 2006 37,118 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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S58 RKL is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S58 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.

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What year was S58 RKL registered?

S58 RKL is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S58 RKL safe to buy?

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