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R35 JAT

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

30,433 mi
Last recorded30,433 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 JAT
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2009 30,433 miles

main front to rear4 brake ,pipes developing corrosion in places

o/s front tyre wearing lo0w on inner edge

slight wear/play in o/s rear radius arm bearings

Fail 18 Feb 2009 30,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

main front to rear4 brake ,pipes developing corrosion in places

o/s front tyre wearing lo0w on inner edge

slight wear/play in o/s rear radius arm bearings

Pass 27 Feb 2008 25,206 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 25,206 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 21,290 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 21,288 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 15,836 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 15,836 miles

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

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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R35 JAT is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R35 JAT, 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 R35 JAT registered?

R35 JAT is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 7 February 1998.

Is R35 JAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 JAT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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