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R529 EHJ

1998 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

32,780 mi
Last recorded32,780 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR529 EHJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2022 32,780 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 32,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 32,465 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 31,929 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 31,515 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 30,921 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 30,200 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 30,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 29,520 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

front suspension slightly low

Pass 20 Aug 2015 28,800 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 28,116 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 27,451 miles

n/s door mirror cracked

Pass 24 Aug 2012 26,838 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

suspension low

Fail 24 Aug 2012 26,838 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

suspension low

Pass 25 Aug 2011 26,044 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 25,488 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 25,488 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 24,944 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 24,408 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 24,005 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 23,472 miles

n/s and o/s sills coverd with body kit unable to check for corossin . suspension very low

Pass 2 Sep 2005 23,106 miles

n/s/r seatbelt not checked. (child seat fitted.)

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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R529 EHJ is a 1998 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R529 EHJ, 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 R529 EHJ registered?

R529 EHJ is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 5 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R529 EHJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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