MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,474 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
sill panel covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
nearside rear lamp lens cracked
rear wheel arches corroded
unable to check outer sills
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nearside rear lamp lens cracked
rear wheel arches corroded
unable to check outer sills
A full examination of the outer body sills could not be made as the vehicle is fitted with plastic over-sill covers
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Slight free movement in o/s/ rear radius arm outer bearing
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
A full examination of the outer body sills could not be made as the vehicle is fitted with plastic over-sill covers
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Slight free movement in o/s/ rear radius arm outer bearing
as previous advise sheet 371622767476
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
plastic covers fitted to body sills as standard
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front number plate cracked.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre pressure very low.
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
SLIGHT DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R771 KDL is a 1998 Rover 100 in White with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R771 KDL, 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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R771 KDL is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 8 May 1998.
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