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R166 VKK

1998 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,761 mi
Last recorded38,761 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 VKK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 38,761 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 36,240 miles

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 29 Mar 2012 36,213 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear wiper blade missing

Fail 17 Mar 2011 30,635 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 30,635 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 27,991 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 26,769 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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R166 VKK is a 1998 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 44,938 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 R166 VKK, 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 28 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R166 VKK registered?

R166 VKK is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 15 January 1998.

Is R166 VKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R166 VKK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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