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R518 KPD

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

69,477 mi
Last recorded69,477 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR518 KPD
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2016 69,477 miles

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 66,740 miles

rear wheel arches corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2012 66,661 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 66,661 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 48,325 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 48,325 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Damage to sump.

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2009 33,250 miles

Cracks in rear tyre walls. Suspension getting low.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2008 29,369 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 29,369 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Stone chip in windscreen. F/o/s tyre tread depth on limit.

Fail 5 Sep 2007 26,386 miles

Both front tyre's wearing on inside edge's

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 26,386 miles

Both front tyre's wearing on inside edge's

Pass 12 Sep 2006 24,265 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 24,265 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R518 KPD is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R518 KPD, 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 R518 KPD registered?

R518 KPD is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R518 KPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R518 KPD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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