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P778 KKL

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

71,867 mi
Last recorded71,867 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP778 KKL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 71,867 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 71,539 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 71,075 miles

boot floor corroded/holed,,,kat weak,,suspension ride hight low

Fail 13 May 2014 71,069 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

boot floor corroded/holed,,,kat weak,,suspension ride hight low

Pass 17 May 2013 70,687 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 69,692 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 68,790 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 67,805 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 66,845 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 66,239 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 66,239 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 64,957 miles

small chips in windscreen ,n/s/r floor pan rusty

Pass 8 Sep 2005 64,745 miles

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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P778 KKL is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1997 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 47,151 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 P778 KKL, 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 29 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P778 KKL registered?

P778 KKL is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P778 KKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P778 KKL shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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