1997 Rover 200 1.8L Petrol · P568 KKK
1997 Rover 200 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 27 Feb 1997. Recorded mileage 97,905 miles. MOT expired on 09 Mar 2025.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 200
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Mar 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 97,905 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P568 KKK Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/03/2024
- 97,905 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P568 KKK MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 200 (P568 KKK) between March 2022 and March 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
P568 KKK Mileage History
- 03/03/202288,001 mi
- 10/03/202394,197 mi+6,196 mi
- 05/03/202497,905 mi+3,708 mi
Average of roughly 4,936 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Rover Rover 200 Series
Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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Common Problems: ROVER 200
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- K-Series Head Gasket Failure(Serious)
Particularly prevalent on the 1.4 and 1.6 R3 models.
- Tailgate Wiring Loom Failure(Moderate)
The wiring that passes from the body to the tailgate snaps inside the rubber boot.
- Rusting Sills and Rear Arches(Moderate)
The sills and rear wheel arches are highly prone to rust, particularly on R3 models. This can be a serious structural issue if left untreated.
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- K-Series Head Gasket FailureSerious
Particularly prevalent on the 1.4 and 1.6 R3 models.
- Tailgate Wiring Loom FailureModerate
The wiring that passes from the body to the tailgate snaps inside the rubber boot.
- Rusting Sills and Rear ArchesModerate
The sills and rear wheel arches are highly prone to rust, particularly on R3 models. This can be a serious structural issue if left untreated.
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