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S861 NKH

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

121,744 mi
Last recorded121,744 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS861 NKH
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 121,744 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 121,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 120,630 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 120,619 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 119,135 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 119,127 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jun 2010 117,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 117,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 115,566 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 115,562 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

wipers not parking

Pass 1 Apr 2009 114,682 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 105,523 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 105,432 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 93,738 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 93,675 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Apr 2006 80,521 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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S861 NKH is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S861 NKH, 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 S861 NKH registered?

S861 NKH is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 29 September 1998.

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The MOT history for S861 NKH shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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