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R994 GKH

1998 Rover 100

Blue Diesel 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

47,635 mi
Last recorded47,635 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 GKH
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 47,635 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2007 44,893 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 41,614 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 41,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 29,842 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 29,842 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R994 GKH is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R994 GKH, 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 R994 GKH registered?

R994 GKH is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R994 GKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R994 GKH shows 6 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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