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G497 EEH

1990 Rover 100

Grey Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

90,592 mi
Last recorded90,592 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2006
Typical for 1990 Rover 10046,996 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG497 EEH
MakeRover
Model100
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2006 90,592 miles

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (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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G497 EEH is a 1990 Rover 100 in Grey with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1990 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 46,996 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 G497 EEH, 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 36 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G497 EEH registered?

G497 EEH is a 1990 Rover 100, first registered on 2 May 1990.

Is G497 EEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for G497 EEH shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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