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R702 EKV

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,202 mi
Last recorded32,202 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 EKV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 32,202 miles

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

welding coved by trim and carpet

Fail 3 Nov 2010 32,195 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2009 28,503 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 26,470 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 26,470 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 25,068 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 23,608 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2005 21,498 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2005 21,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

exhaust middle and rear sections corroded minor leak from rear section

slight play to nearside top ball joint

surface corrosion to offside and nearside front floor panels

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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R702 EKV is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R702 EKV, 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 R702 EKV registered?

R702 EKV is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R702 EKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R702 EKV 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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