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K685 APA

1993 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

50,751 mi
Last recorded50,751 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2008
Typical for 1993 Rover 10058,469 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK685 APA
MakeRover
Model100
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2008 50,751 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f) DANGEROUS

NEARSIDE FRONT CILL PANEL RUSTY...

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Mar 2007 48,982 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 48,982 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 48,978 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2006 46,654 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 46,542 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Rover 100?

Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.

64.2%
Pass Rate
2,742
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
30,042
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 13,250
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 10,901
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 10,840
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 10,073
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,400
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K685 APA is a 1993 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1993 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 58,469 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 100 fails its MOT is seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 13,250 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K685 APA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Rover 100 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 33 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K685 APA registered?

K685 APA is a 1993 Rover 100, first registered on 22 November 1993.

Is K685 APA safe to buy?

The MOT history for K685 APA shows 6 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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