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R349 STH

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

100,521 mi
Last recorded100,521 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 STH
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2007 100,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 90,685 miles

corrosion on floor o/s

sill covers fitted during test

Fail 23 Jun 2006 90,547 miles

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

gaffer tape on rear wheel arches both

sill covers fitted unable to inspect siils

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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R349 STH is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R349 STH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R349 STH registered?

R349 STH is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 3 April 1998.

Is R349 STH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R349 STH shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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