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R170 MNH

1998 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

39,773 mi
Last recorded39,773 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 MNH
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2008 39,773 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 39,641 miles

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

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

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2007 35,123 miles

front to rear metal pipes corroding in places replacement for next mot

n/s/r/ radius arm bearing poor condition

Pass 31 Jul 2006 30,600 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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R170 MNH is a 1998 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R170 MNH, 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 R170 MNH registered?

R170 MNH is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R170 MNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R170 MNH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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