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R890 FDM

1998 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,126 mi
Last recorded48,126 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR890 FDM
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,126 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 43,369 miles

Brakes rusty has been stood.

Coolant leak on engine rear, may be hose clip needs securing after its rebuild.

Under side rusting, needs treating soon,

Pass 11 Jan 2008 41,121 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 38,129 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2007 38,129 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 35,524 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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R890 FDM is a 1998 Rover 100 in Purple 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 R890 FDM, 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 R890 FDM?

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What year was R890 FDM registered?

R890 FDM is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 6 February 1998.

Is R890 FDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R890 FDM 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.

Does R890 FDM have outstanding finance?

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