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R96 KAD

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,139 mi
Last recorded67,139 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR96 KAD
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 67,139 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Fail 12 May 2011 67,129 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 61,262 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

off side rear wheel arch starting to corror

Fail 27 Aug 2009 61,262 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

off side rear wheel arch starting to corror

Pass 28 Aug 2008 50,400 miles

off side floor starting to corror

off side rear wheel arch starting to corror

Fail 28 Aug 2008 50,400 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side floor starting to corror

off side rear wheel arch starting to corror

Pass 30 Jul 2007 39,809 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 39,809 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,262 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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R96 KAD is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol 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 R96 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 R96 KAD registered?

R96 KAD is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R96 KAD safe to buy?

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