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R120 VKL

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,542 mi
Last recorded96,542 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 VKL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 96,542 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 92,490 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 92,471 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2010 88,886 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 88,883 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2009 84,105 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 76,927 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 70,918 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 70,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine oil pressure warning lamp inoperative

Pass 5 Jan 2007 65,031 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 65,027 miles

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

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2005 58,398 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2005 58,398 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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R120 VKL is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R120 VKL, 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 R120 VKL registered?

R120 VKL is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R120 VKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R120 VKL shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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