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R347 KDK

1998 Rover 100

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,544 mi
Last recorded62,544 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 KDK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 62,544 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2025 62,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe above rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 60,291 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2023 52,176 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2023 52,172 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure subframe mount pad worn /excess movement (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 47,535 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2022 47,533 miles

Nearside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor to sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated floor to sill (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated floor/sill/wheel arch (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Mar 2021 43,564 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 43,564 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 42,373 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 38,760 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 32,952 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 25,503 miles

Centre Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2015 23,436 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 23,435 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 23,435 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 23,435 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 22,603 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 21,344 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 19,782 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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R347 KDK is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R347 KDK, 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 R347 KDK registered?

R347 KDK is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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