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R759 SVN

1998 Rover 100

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

12,204 mi
Last recorded12,204 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR759 SVN
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 12,204 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 11,815 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 10,234 miles

underbody undersealed

Pass 16 Sep 2020 10,106 miles

UNDERBODY COATED IN UNDERSEAL

Pass 1 Nov 2019 10,044 miles

Has slight dampness around brake mater cylinder.

Heavily under sealed

Pass 19 Mar 2018 9,973 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipe corrosion

underside body/component corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2018 9,971 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

brake pipe corrosion

underside body/component corrosion

Pass 14 Mar 2017 9,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 9,857 miles

both front to rear brake pipes surface corrosion

oil leak

Pass 9 Mar 2015 9,729 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front suspension low

os washer jet poor

park brake lamp intermittant illuminating

underside corrosion

Fail 9 Mar 2015 9,729 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front suspension low

os washer jet poor

park brake lamp intermittant illuminating

Pass 17 Mar 2014 9,556 miles

General underchassis corrosion

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 9,336 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 9,120 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 8,946 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 8,690 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2009 8,332 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 8,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 7,972 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 7,633 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 7,055 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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R759 SVN is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R759 SVN, 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 R759 SVN registered?

R759 SVN is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R759 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R759 SVN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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