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R92 KAD

1997 Rover 100

Green Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,023 mi
Last recorded105,023 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 KAD
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 105,023 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 105,023 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

ACC/DAMAGE O/S/F WING AND BUMPER //REAR WHEEL ARCH/S RUSTY

Pass 19 Oct 2009 97,888 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 97,888 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 85,601 miles

Corrosion to nearside floor pan not within prescribed area .

Front number plate slightly deteriorated.

Suspension trim height uneven.

Pass 3 Apr 2007 80,619 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 80,619 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Apr 2006 71,883 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Apr 2006 71,883 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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R92 KAD is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R92 KAD, 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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What year was R92 KAD registered?

R92 KAD is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R92 KAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R92 KAD shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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