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R823 GAE

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

45,310 mi
Last recorded45,310 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 GAE
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 45,310 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 45,163 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 45,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2016 44,789 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2016 44,789 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 43,357 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2015 43,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 42,177 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 42,177 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 40,904 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 39,770 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 39,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 38,575 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 37,820 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 36,917 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 36,915 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 36,358 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 35,980 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 35,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2005 35,270 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2005 35,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

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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R823 GAE is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R823 GAE, 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 R823 GAE?

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What year was R823 GAE registered?

R823 GAE is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 24 February 1998.

Is R823 GAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R823 GAE shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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