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R630 KBB

1998 Rover 100

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

53,290 mi
Last recorded53,290 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 KBB
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 53,290 miles

SUSPECT CATALYST WILL BE REMOVED AFTER TEST

VEHICLE CONSIDERABLY LOWER THAN STANDARD

handbrake cable resting on exhaust

Fail 24 Jul 2012 53,290 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both handbrake cables not clipped in place

handbrake cable resting on exhaust

Pass 27 Jun 2011 56,567 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2011 56,291 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Jun 2010 41,177 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 41,162 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Jun 2009 40,597 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 40,597 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 40,043 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 39,538 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 38,380 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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R630 KBB is a 1998 Rover 100 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R630 KBB, 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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R630 KBB is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 18 June 1998.

Is R630 KBB safe to buy?

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