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R454 YOO

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

57,466 mi
Last recorded57,466 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR454 YOO
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2022 57,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 57,445 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 57,392 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2019 57,358 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 57,326 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 57,325 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2017 57,240 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 57,066 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 57,066 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

hand brake cable rubbing on exhaust

Pass 30 Oct 2015 56,991 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 56,991 miles

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 56,850 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 56,773 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 56,773 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 56,387 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 56,386 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2011
Pass 19 Nov 2010 55,958 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 55,958 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 55,880 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 55,509 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 55,269 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 55,269 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 55,208 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 53,980 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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R454 YOO is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 R454 YOO, 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 R454 YOO registered?

R454 YOO is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 6 February 1998.

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