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S641 XOE

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

34,974 mi
Last recorded34,974 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS641 XOE
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2013 34,974 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

nearside front wing and both rear wheelarches corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2013 34,974 miles

nearside front wing and both rear wheelarches corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2012 33,911 miles

battery insecure

Fail 4 Feb 2012 33,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2011 31,404 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,402 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Fail 7 Sep 2009 31,402 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front number plate cracked.

Strongly advise both rear arches corroded.

Pass 14 Jul 2008 30,145 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2008 30,145 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,134 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 28,134 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel filler neck corroded.

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,233 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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S641 XOE is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S641 XOE, 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 S641 XOE registered?

S641 XOE is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S641 XOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S641 XOE shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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