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R788 VKK

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

28,377 mi
Last recorded28,377 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 VKK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 28,377 miles

Central Front Floor corroded but not considered excessive.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 28,357 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Central Front Floor corroded but not considered excessive.

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 26,107 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fuel pipes are corroded.

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive seal. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2018 25,307 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 25,117 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2016 24,802 miles

Body has slight corrosion

Fail 5 Dec 2016 24,802 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion

Pass 8 Dec 2015 24,413 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 23,996 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Dec 2014 23,996 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 23,519 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 22,977 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 22,495 miles

Offside suspention slightly low.

Pass 13 Dec 2010 21,963 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2010 21,950 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 21,420 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r wheel arches corroded no sharp or jagged edges at time of test.

plastic outer sill covers fitted at time of test.

slight play/wear in n/s/r radius arm bushes not to x/s at time of test.

underbody slightly corroded not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 9 Dec 2008 20,435 miles

advise rear wheel arches corroded no sharp or jagged edges at time of test.

Pass 13 Nov 2007 19,256 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r wheel arches corroded not to x/s at time of test no sharp or jagged edges.

slight engine oil leak.

Pass 8 Dec 2006 18,134 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Dec 2005 16,698 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 16,698 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R788 VKK is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 R788 VKK, 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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R788 VKK is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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