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R365 XUJ

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

69,824 mi
Last recorded69,824 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 XUJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2007 69,824 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 69,824 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 68,503 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 68,503 miles

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

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

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

rear brake service

suspesion pump up

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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R365 XUJ is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R365 XUJ, 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

How do I check the history of R365 XUJ?

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What year was R365 XUJ registered?

R365 XUJ is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 28 May 1998.

Is R365 XUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R365 XUJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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