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S618 KFX

1998 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,466 mi
Last recorded64,466 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS618 KFX
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2007 64,466 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 64,466 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 55,459 miles

Oil leak

Stonechip to front windscreen.

Pass 25 Aug 2005 41,905 miles

front tyres well worn †front exhaust very rusty †osf headlamp beam pattern just acceptable

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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S618 KFX is a 1998 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S618 KFX, 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 S618 KFX registered?

S618 KFX is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S618 KFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S618 KFX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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