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S994 VCL

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

25,163 mi
Last recorded25,163 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS994 VCL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 16 Oct 2008 25,163 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front tyre has cut.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 22,508 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside front suspension fluid weep.

Nearside rear wheel arch has slight corrosion.

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 20,552 miles

Both front wiper rubber split.

N/S/R wheel arch beginning to corrrode.

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

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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S994 VCL is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S994 VCL, 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 S994 VCL registered?

S994 VCL is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S994 VCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S994 VCL shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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