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R154 HGX

1998 Rover 100

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

104,465 mi
Last recorded104,465 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR154 HGX
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2014 104,465 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 104,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 98,444 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 95,016 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 90,910 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 90,910 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 85,871 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 85,871 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 79,951 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 71,016 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 71,016 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 63,168 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 55,702 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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R154 HGX is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R154 HGX, 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 R154 HGX registered?

R154 HGX is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 3 June 1998.

Is R154 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R154 HGX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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