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R754 DGF

1998 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

23,114 mi
Last recorded23,114 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR754 DGF
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 23,114 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 23,026 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 22,882 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 22,731 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 22,521 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 22,302 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2013 22,143 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 22,143 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2012 21,929 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 21,681 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 28,693 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 21,418 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 20,962 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 20,165 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 19,885 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 19,585 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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R754 DGF is a 1998 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R754 DGF, 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

How do I check the history of R754 DGF?

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What year was R754 DGF registered?

R754 DGF is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R754 DGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R754 DGF shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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