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PIL 5600

1998 Rover 200

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

100,629 mi
Last recorded100,629 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 20068,130 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPIL 5600
MakeRover
Model200
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 100,629 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2024 100,093 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2023 99,319 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2022 98,133 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2021 96,995 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2019 95,406 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 93,760 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 91,400 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 64,189 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop link bushes cracking.

Both outer constant velocity joint boots cracking.

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front shock absorber damp.

Slight play in steering rack.

Steering rack damp.

Pass 31 Oct 2008 64,189 miles

Both front anti roll bar drop link bushes cracking.

Both outer constant velocity joint boots cracking.

Chip in windscreen.

Offside front shock absorber damp.

Slight play in steering rack.

Steering rack damp.

Pass 9 Nov 2007 61,201 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 59,947 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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PIL 5600 is a 1998 Rover 200 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 PIL 5600, 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 PIL 5600?

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What year was PIL 5600 registered?

PIL 5600 is a 1998 Rover 200, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is PIL 5600 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PIL 5600 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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