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S95 RKL

1998 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

111,156 mi
Last recorded111,156 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS95 RKL
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2012 111,156 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 111,156 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 102,973 miles

oil leak

Fail 13 Oct 2011 102,973 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 97,706 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 97,706 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 88,564 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 88,564 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

advise nearside rear wheel slightly binding

Pass 7 Oct 2008 82,032 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 82,012 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 77,752 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 77,670 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 73,384 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2006 73,384 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 67,381 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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S95 RKL is a 1998 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S95 RKL, 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 S95 RKL registered?

S95 RKL is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S95 RKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S95 RKL shows 15 tests with a 53.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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