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S68 RKL

1998 Rover 200

Green Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,090 mi
Last recorded80,090 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS68 RKL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2008 80,090 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 105,969 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 105,969 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 104,290 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 104,164 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

offside rear suspension bush `creaking`but no play apparent at this time.

Pass 12 Aug 2006 96,816 miles

Exhaust hanging low

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brakes binding slightly

Front downpipe outer skin holed

Front exhaust flex outer braid splitting

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 96,244 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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S68 RKL is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S68 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

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What year was S68 RKL registered?

S68 RKL is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S68 RKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S68 RKL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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