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R978 YUD

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,983 mi
Last recorded109,983 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 YUD
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2010 109,983 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside front suspension trumpet knuckle slight wear

Pass 19 Feb 2009 104,776 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 100,326 miles

Little apparant movement in nearside rear handbrake lever

Radiator deteriorated

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 100,280 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Little apparant movement in nearside rear handbrake lever

Radiator deteriorated

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 94,723 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 94,688 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 89,856 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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R978 YUD is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R978 YUD, 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 R978 YUD registered?

R978 YUD is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 3 February 1998.

Is R978 YUD safe to buy?

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