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R531 YCR

1998 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

47,233 mi
Last recorded47,233 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2020
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 YCR
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2020 47,233 miles

underbody surface rust

Pass 14 Oct 2019 46,421 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 45,715 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 44,961 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 44,265 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 44,260 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 43,169 miles

corrosion both rear wheel arches

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2015 43,169 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion both rear wheel arches

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Oct 2014 41,731 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 41,731 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 40,101 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 40,101 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 39,157 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 38,165 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 37,177 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 37,177 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 36,145 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 34,754 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 34,754 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,724 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 28,652 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 28,306 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R531 YCR 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 72.7%.

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 R531 YCR, 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 R531 YCR registered?

R531 YCR is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 16 February 1998.

Is R531 YCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R531 YCR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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