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R471 EUD

1998 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,426 mi
Last recorded33,426 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 EUD
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2023 33,426 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 31,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

UNDERSIDE CORROSION

Fail 20 Jul 2022 31,984 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested co and lambda too high (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure no split pin (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint insecure no split pin (1.1.15 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

service brake only just meets requirements

Pass 12 Feb 2015 31,537 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 31,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 30,850 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 29,634 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 28,332 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 26,981 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 26,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 26,086 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 25,833 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 24,931 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 23,496 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 23,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2006 21,563 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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R471 EUD is a 1998 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R471 EUD, 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 R471 EUD registered?

R471 EUD is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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