MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,983 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
Little apparant movement in nearside rear handbrake lever
Radiator deteriorated
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for R978 YUD shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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