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R863 GEU

1998 Rover 100

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,027 mi
Last recorded26,027 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR863 GEU
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,027 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 26,027 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 24,916 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 23,757 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 22,564 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 21,448 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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R863 GEU is a 1998 Rover 100 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R863 GEU, 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 R863 GEU registered?

R863 GEU is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R863 GEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R863 GEU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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