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S69 RKL

1998 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,504 mi
Last recorded47,504 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS69 RKL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2013 47,504 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front exhaust down pipe mesh deteriorated

nearside outer sill panel is corroding

nearside rear brake pads very low

offside and nearside rear indicators are discolouring

offside rear outer sill panel corroding

Pass 14 Nov 2012 46,078 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 46,061 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 44,164 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 42,945 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

parking brake lever travel needs adjsutment

sills corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2009 41,438 miles

corroded sills

parking brake lever travel needs adjustment

Pass 12 Aug 2008 40,020 miles

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

parking brake lever travel needs adjustment

Pass 16 Aug 2007 38,407 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 36,678 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 36,678 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 34,123 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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S69 RKL is a 1998 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 S69 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 S69 RKL registered?

S69 RKL is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S69 RKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S69 RKL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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