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R249 CHL

1998 Rover 100

Purple Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,404 mi
Last recorded65,404 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 CHL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2007 65,404 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 60,400 miles

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front suspension low

Fail 13 Oct 2006 60,217 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front suspension low

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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R249 CHL is a 1998 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R249 CHL, 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 R249 CHL registered?

R249 CHL is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 10 February 1998.

Is R249 CHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R249 CHL shows 3 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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