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R991 VRX

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1195cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

62,199 mi
Last recorded62,199 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR991 VRX
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,195cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 62,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 55,360 miles

n/s/r handbrake rate of increase

o/s/f headlight adjuster

Pass 8 Apr 2009 51,448 miles

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

rear suspension bouncy

Fail 7 Apr 2009 51,430 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

rear suspension bouncy

Pass 11 Apr 2008 48,424 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2008 48,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 47,032 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 47,032 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2006 45,680 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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R991 VRX is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,195cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R991 VRX, 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

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What year was R991 VRX registered?

R991 VRX is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R991 VRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R991 VRX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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