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R234 ETX

1998 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

40,594 mi
Last recorded40,594 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 ETX
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,594 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both centre under floor areas are rusty

rear nearside tyre worn outer shoulder to 2mm

Pass 10 Dec 2007 37,149 miles

rear cross member above fuel tank corroded

unable to inspect outer sills for corrosion due to full outer sill cvers fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2006 33,687 miles

plastic covers fitted over outer sills,access to view sills nil

rear exhaust box has rust along seam weld area

Fail 19 Dec 2006 33,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

plastic covers fitted over outer sills,access to view sills nil

rear exhaust box has rust along seam weld area

Pass 15 Dec 2005 29,866 miles

b oth rear tyres worn to 3mm

front offside tyre worn on inner shoulder

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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R234 ETX is a 1998 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R234 ETX, 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 R234 ETX registered?

R234 ETX is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R234 ETX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R234 ETX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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