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R210 JVV

1998 Rover 100

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,256 mi
Last recorded180,256 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 JVV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2015 180,256 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres badly worn on both outer and inner edges

both inner and outer sills corroded

parking brake has only just reached brake percentage (16%)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 166,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear wheel aeches badly corroded

front wiper rubbers starting to split

Pass 16 Oct 2013 157,755 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 157,733 miles

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 144,987 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 144,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 126,101 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 105,015 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 69,466 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 62,198 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 62,198 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 May 2006 54,321 miles

o/s/f suspension harder than usual

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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R210 JVV is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R210 JVV, 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 R210 JVV registered?

R210 JVV is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 19 May 1998.

Is R210 JVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R210 JVV shows 12 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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