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R588 FGU

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,490 mi
Last recorded52,490 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR588 FGU
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2010 52,490 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 45,010 miles

front suspension low

near side rear service brake needs checking

Pass 29 Jan 2008 37,019 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 37,019 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 28,996 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 28,987 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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)

n/s/f tyre cut in side wall

Pass 5 Jan 2006 28,429 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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R588 FGU is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R588 FGU, 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 R588 FGU registered?

R588 FGU is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R588 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R588 FGU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R588 FGU have outstanding finance?

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