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R410 GEW

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,811 mi
Last recorded70,811 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 GEW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2009 70,811 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 70,811 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 67,726 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2007 67,726 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 64,072 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 64,072 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Fail 29 Dec 2005 61,350 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 61,350 miles

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

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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R410 GEW is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R410 GEW, 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 R410 GEW registered?

R410 GEW is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R410 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R410 GEW shows 8 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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