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R771 KDL

1998 Rover 100

White Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

66,474 mi
Last recorded66,474 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 KDL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 66,474 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 54,969 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 54,968 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 45,734 miles

nearside rear lamp lens cracked

rear wheel arches corroded

unable to check outer sills

Fail 28 Sep 2009 45,733 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,659 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 39,659 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,613 miles

as previous advise sheet 371622767476

Fail 19 Sep 2007 35,613 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2006 32,616 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 32,616 miles

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.

Pass 6 Sep 2005 30,699 miles

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?

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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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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