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R676 KRC

1997 Rover 100

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,820 mi
Last recorded25,820 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR676 KRC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2014 25,820 miles

all pipes are coated in grease

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre wear on outter edge

offside rear tyre is cracked and perished

slight oil leak

slight under vehical corrosion

Pass 9 Aug 2013 21,507 miles

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/r tyre walls deep cracks/splits

Fail 30 Jul 2013 21,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s/r tyre walls deep cracks/splits

Pass 9 Aug 2012 15,548 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 15,548 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 11,890 miles

advise both rear corner floors holed

advise condition of offside rear tyre

advise indicaters discolouring

advise oil leake under side

strong advise to cndition of nearside rear tyre side wall

strong advise to offside front jacking piont corroded

strong advise to rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Fail 27 Jul 2011 11,890 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advise both rear corner floors holed

advise condition of offside rear tyre

advise indicaters discolouring

advise oil leake under side

strong advise to cndition of nearside rear tyre side wall

strong advise to offside front jacking piont corroded

strong advise to rear exhaust rubber mounting split

Pass 14 Aug 2010 9,327 miles

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

corrosion to body and chassis

corrosion to front suspension

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

wheel trims fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2010 9,327 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

both rear indicators slightly discoloured

corrosion to body and chassis

corrosion to front suspension

o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

wheel trims fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 6,679 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 6,679 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 6,606 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 6,606 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2007 6,213 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 5,803 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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R676 KRC is a 1997 Rover 100 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 R676 KRC, 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 R676 KRC registered?

R676 KRC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R676 KRC safe to buy?

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