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R619 GEW

1998 Rover 100

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

35,246 mi
Last recorded35,246 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR619 GEW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2012 35,246 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion hole in floor on limit

corrosion hole in o/s sill plastic cover fitted canot asses

Fail 9 Jan 2012 35,246 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

corrosion hole in floor on limit

corrosion hole in o/s sill plastic cover fitted canot asses

Pass 5 Jan 2011 33,203 miles

both rear indicators discoloured

n/s sill slighty corroded

n/s wiperblade split

o/s sill holed (corroded)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 31,045 miles

corrosion to o/s sill

Pass 6 Jan 2009 29,032 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 29,031 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres getting low

unable to see brake pads

Pass 2 Jan 2008 27,336 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 27,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 24,840 miles

unable to see brake pads †silght corrosion to offside rear outer sill

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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R619 GEW is a 1998 Rover 100 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R619 GEW, 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 R619 GEW registered?

R619 GEW is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R619 GEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R619 GEW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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