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T278 RKK

1999 Rover 200

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,418 mi
Last recorded17,418 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1999 Rover 20066,259 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT278 RKK
MakeRover
Model200
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 17,418 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2015 17,418 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 16,751 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 16,751 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 16,040 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 15,474 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 14,822 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 14,260 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 13,429 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 12,966 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 12,261 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 11,203 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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T278 RKK is a 1999 Rover 200 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1999 Rover 200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 66,259 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 T278 RKK, 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 27 years old, this Rover 200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was T278 RKK registered?

T278 RKK is a 1999 Rover 200, first registered on 28 June 1999.

Is T278 RKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for T278 RKK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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