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S641 KGN

1998 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

54,308 mi
Last recorded54,308 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS641 KGN
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 54,308 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Central Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill panels (6.2.2 (d) (i))

handbrake travel high

no reverse light

Pass 2 Sep 2024 53,915 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper blades smearing/split (3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive underside of engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2023 53,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both fronts split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2022 52,837 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack gaiter (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 51,371 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Sep 2020 50,951 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2019 50,485 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2018 49,794 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2017 48,835 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2016 46,792 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 45,816 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 44,506 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2013 42,443 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 41,283 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 41,280 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 39,373 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Aug 2011 39,371 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 38,246 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 38,246 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 36,397 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 35,240 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,155 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 30,366 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 28,545 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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S641 KGN is a 1998 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 S641 KGN, 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 S641 KGN registered?

S641 KGN is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S641 KGN safe to buy?

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