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R587 GDL

1998 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

53,323 mi
Last recorded53,323 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR587 GDL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2009 53,323 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill covers

suspension low

Fail 3 Feb 2009 53,318 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 48,605 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2008 48,605 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2007 42,681 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 40,326 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 40,326 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R587 GDL is a 1998 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R587 GDL, 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 R587 GDL registered?

R587 GDL is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 28 March 1998.

Is R587 GDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R587 GDL shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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