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S712 JKP

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,272 mi
Last recorded47,272 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS712 JKP
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 47,272 miles

Oil leak

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 29 Apr 2009 47,272 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

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

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 9 May 2008 32,890 miles

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

offside side repeater slightly insecure

Pass 14 May 2007 26,293 miles
Fail 12 May 2007 26,290 miles

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

Oil leak

hand brake high

Pass 9 May 2006 17,460 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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S712 JKP is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S712 JKP, 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 S712 JKP registered?

S712 JKP is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 17 November 1998.

Is S712 JKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S712 JKP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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