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R882 KTE

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

36,738 mi
Last recorded36,738 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 KTE
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2015 36,738 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both to rear cylinders (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside front and rear floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 35,188 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 33,684 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 32,502 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 32,502 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside rear brake adjuster snapped

Pass 6 Oct 2011 31,156 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 29,904 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 28,750 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 27,367 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,879 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 24,595 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2005 23,381 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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R882 KTE is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R882 KTE, 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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How do I check the history of R882 KTE?

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What year was R882 KTE registered?

R882 KTE is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R882 KTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R882 KTE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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