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R590 KLJ

1997 Rover 100

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,142 mi
Last recorded67,142 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 KLJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 67,142 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Aug 2010 59,303 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 48,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

over sills fitted

slight inbalance to front brakes

Fail 17 Aug 2009 48,347 miles

Nearside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

over sills fitted

slight inbalance to front brakes

Fail 27 Aug 2008 44,711 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 44,711 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 44,487 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 44,163 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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R590 KLJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 47,151 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 R590 KLJ, 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 29 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R590 KLJ registered?

R590 KLJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R590 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R590 KLJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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