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R357 AJV

1998 Rover 100

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,067 mi
Last recorded64,067 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR357 AJV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 64,067 miles

155/65r13

Front Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both outer sills corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2013 58,251 miles

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

front exhaust system in poor condition

sill covers fitted - not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 8 Nov 2012 52,360 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

n/s wiper split

o/s & n/s rear wheel arches corroded

rear heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2012 52,360 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

n/s wiper split

o/s & n/s rear wheel arches corroded

rear heat shield insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2011 49,698 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Not able to carry out full inspection of outer body sills (plastic sill covers fitted)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 44,130 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 39,098 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 39,098 miles

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 33,577 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 33,570 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2007 26,365 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 26,365 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 18,788 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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R357 AJV is a 1998 Rover 100 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R357 AJV, 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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R357 AJV is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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