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R853 AHK

1998 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,425 mi
Last recorded93,425 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 AHK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 93,425 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 89,470 miles

Nearside front seatbelt cover missing

Rear plate beginning to seperate

Fail 6 Mar 2010 89,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front seatbelt cover missing

Rear plate beginning to seperate

Pass 20 Mar 2009 83,513 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 82,868 miles

all jacking points corrosive

radiator poor

Fail 31 Jan 2008 82,868 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all jacking points corrosive

radiator poor

Pass 2 Feb 2007 77,510 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 77,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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R853 AHK is a 1998 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R853 AHK, 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 R853 AHK registered?

R853 AHK is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 17 January 1998.

Is R853 AHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R853 AHK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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