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R503 POH

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2016
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,200 mi
Last recorded33,200 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 POH
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 17 Dec 2014 33,200 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 29,570 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2013 26,971 miles

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

nearside rear brake getting low on effort,nearside rear brake slight binding,rear brakes slight uneven

water leaks,exhaust slight leaks/poor condition

Pass 14 May 2009 25,979 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 23,912 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 21,231 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 18,822 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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R503 POH is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R503 POH, 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 R503 POH registered?

R503 POH is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R503 POH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R503 POH shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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