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R235 AYA

1998 Rover 100

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,726 mi
Last recorded81,726 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 AYA
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2010 81,726 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 74,449 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 67,448 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Dec 2008 67,448 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 22 Dec 2007 60,608 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 60,608 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 54,012 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 54,012 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2005 49,201 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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R235 AYA is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R235 AYA, 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 R235 AYA registered?

R235 AYA is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R235 AYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 AYA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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