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R559 BKK

1998 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

28,233 mi
Last recorded28,233 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 BKK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 28,233 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake pipes starting corrosion

front + rear bumpers damaged

front pipe damaged

sill trims fitted

struggled with emissions test

subframe,n/s/f floor,o/s floor/inner sill-corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2016 28,192 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both fronts faded (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch behind subframe mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer arch (2.4.A.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

brake pipes starting corrosion

front + rear bumpers damaged

front pipe damaged

o/s low ride height

o/s low ride height

sill trims fitted

struggled with emissions test

subframe,n/s/f floor,o/s floor/inner sill-corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 25,940 miles

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

outer rear wheel arches corrosion

Fail 6 Jul 2015 25,940 miles

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

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

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

outer rear wheel arches corrosion

rear brake effords low

Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,108 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear both wheel arch corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 11 Jun 2014 25,108 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear handbrake quadrants seized

both rear wheel arches corroded

rear body panel slightly corroded

side sills fitted unable to check outer sills correctly

Pass 21 May 2013 25,029 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 24,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 16,950 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 13,701 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2011 13,701 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 13,044 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 12,210 miles

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

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

Suspension low, Corrorsion (slight) to floor pan, Exhaust system, brake pipes, servo, rear wheel arches and general items.

Fail 14 Jan 2008 11,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 11,865 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 11,224 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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R559 BKK is a 1998 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R559 BKK, 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 R559 BKK registered?

R559 BKK is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R559 BKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 BKK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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