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R559 DLG

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,612 mi
Last recorded52,612 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 DLG
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2014 52,612 miles

oil weep from engine

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 18 Jan 2014 52,612 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

oil weep from engine

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 16 Jan 2013 44,354 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres are wearing on inner edges of tread

Pass 11 Jan 2012 33,710 miles

oil sump is damamged around drain plug and is weeping

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 27 Jan 2011 22,297 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2010 21,413 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 21,413 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 16,340 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 15,513 miles

nearside handbrake cable getting poor

rear tyres slightly perished

suspension low at front

Pass 20 Apr 2007 14,939 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,115 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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R559 DLG is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R559 DLG, 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 R559 DLG registered?

R559 DLG is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R559 DLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R559 DLG shows 11 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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