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S89 JKP

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,346 mi
Last recorded43,346 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS89 JKP
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 43,346 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 43,344 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 42,261 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 42,261 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 41,300 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 40,043 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 38,382 miles

Offside front and Offsside rear tyres showing signs of deterioration/perishing reccomend new tyres

Pass 27 Nov 2009 36,882 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 36,860 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight sideways play on handbrake mounting

Pass 7 Nov 2008 34,874 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

One element in the centre brake light not working

Pass 27 Nov 2007 32,732 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 30,535 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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S89 JKP is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S89 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.

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What year was S89 JKP registered?

S89 JKP is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S89 JKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for S89 JKP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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