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S782 TKR

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

143,365 mi
Last recorded143,365 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS782 TKR
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 6 Aug 2008 143,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both outer sills rusty not holed

both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Aug 2008 143,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both outer sills rusty not holed

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 Aug 2007 13,033 miles

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 26 Jul 2006 118,418 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 118,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/ rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 25 Jul 2005 103,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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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S782 TKR is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red 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 S782 TKR, 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

How do I check the history of S782 TKR?

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What year was S782 TKR registered?

S782 TKR is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S782 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for S782 TKR 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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