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R144 EUY

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

62,735 mi
Last recorded62,735 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR144 EUY
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2009 62,735 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 62,735 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2008 52,228 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2008 52,219 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 46,635 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 46,132 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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R144 EUY is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R144 EUY, 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 R144 EUY registered?

R144 EUY is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 11 May 1998.

Is R144 EUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R144 EUY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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