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L17 DKG

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,047 mi
Last recorded46,047 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL17 DKG
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2012 46,047 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 46,047 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 41,779 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 41,779 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 37,788 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 35,323 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2008 33,565 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 31,028 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 28,360 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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L17 DKG is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L17 DKG, 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 L17 DKG registered?

L17 DKG is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is L17 DKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L17 DKG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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