1998 Rover 200 1.8L Petrol · PIL 5600
1998 Rover 200 (1.8L, petrol). First registered 31/12/1998. Recorded mileage 100,629 miles. MOT valid until 13/12/2026.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 200
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Preston
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/12/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 100,629 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1796cc
PIL 5600 Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 11/12/2025
- 100,629 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.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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.
PIL 5600 Mileage History
- 26/06/202298,133 mi
- 09/09/202399,319 mi+1,186 mi
- 14/12/2024100,093 mi+774 mi
- 11/12/2025100,629 mi+536 mi
Average of roughly 721 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
PIL 5600 MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Rover 200 (PIL 5600) between June 2022 and December 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
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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