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R577 XUY

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

45,742 mi
Last recorded45,742 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR577 XUY
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Aug 2007 45,742 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 39,253 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 39,244 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

oil leak

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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R577 XUY is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R577 XUY, 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 R577 XUY registered?

R577 XUY is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R577 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R577 XUY shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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