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R23 VKL

1998 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,985 mi
Last recorded49,985 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2006
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR23 VKL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2006 49,985 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 49,977 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

both rear link pipes showing signs of corrosion, rear wheel arches in poor condition.

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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R23 VKL is a 1998 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R23 VKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R23 VKL registered?

R23 VKL is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R23 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R23 VKL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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