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S952 KBK

1998 Rover 200

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,783 mi
Last recorded129,783 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS952 KBK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 129,783 miles

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

surface corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2010 129,783 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

slight play in steering rack

surface corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2009 123,307 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 31 Oct 2008 116,918 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2008 116,916 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 109,059 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 109,056 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 98,920 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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S952 KBK is a 1998 Rover 200 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S952 KBK, 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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S952 KBK is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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