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R359 AUY

1998 Rover 100

White Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

61,197 mi
Last recorded61,197 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 AUY
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2014 61,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 10 Jan 2013 57,953 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 57,952 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 54,304 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 50,562 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 46,224 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 45,199 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 44,089 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 40,456 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 33,424 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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R359 AUY is a 1998 Rover 100 in White with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R359 AUY, 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 R359 AUY registered?

R359 AUY is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R359 AUY safe to buy?

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