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Y178 RGV

2001 Rover 100

Gold Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,484 mi
Last recorded106,484 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY178 RGV
MakeRover
Model100
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 106,484 miles

hand brake lever travel high

oil leak

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Exhasust centre box correded

N/s front brake bind

front to rear brake pipes slightly correded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 97,409 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 88,312 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 84,019 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 84,019 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 78,504 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 78,504 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2009 73,827 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 68,456 miles

Middle and rear exhaust is corroded and has a small hole in the rear

Pass 5 Jun 2007 63,844 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 58,947 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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Y178 RGV is a 2001 Rover 100 in Gold with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 Y178 RGV, 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 25 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of Y178 RGV?

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What year was Y178 RGV registered?

Y178 RGV is a 2001 Rover 100, first registered on 22 June 2001.

Is Y178 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y178 RGV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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