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R912 HKH

1998 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

77,540 mi
Last recorded77,540 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 HKH
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 77,540 miles

screen chiped

slight exhaust leak centre

surface corrosion on offside front to rear brake pipe

underside surface corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2008 77,540 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

screen chiped

slight exhaust leak centre

surface corrosion on offside front to rear brake pipe

underside surface corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2008 77,467 miles

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

Nearside Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 67,349 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 67,343 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 60,532 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 60,527 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front pads getting low

Pass 9 Nov 2005 54,119 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 54,119 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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R912 HKH is a 1998 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R912 HKH, 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 R912 HKH registered?

R912 HKH is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R912 HKH safe to buy?

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