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L491 SHY

1993 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

80,567 mi
Last recorded80,567 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2006
Typical for 1993 Rover 10058,469 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL491 SHY
MakeRover
Model100
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 24 Apr 2006 80,567 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/r tyer wearing on inner edge & inner wall perishing & oil leak on engine & n/s/f metal brake signs corrosion &n/s/r radius arm movement &n/s/r & o/s/r wheel arches corroed

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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L491 SHY is a 1993 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1993 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.7% with a typical mileage of 58,469 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 L491 SHY, 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 33 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L491 SHY registered?

L491 SHY is a 1993 Rover 100, first registered on 24 September 1993.

Is L491 SHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L491 SHY shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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