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R101 ABE

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

36,008 mi
Last recorded36,008 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 ABE
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2007 36,008 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 36,008 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,413 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 34,409 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 32,587 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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R101 ABE is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R101 ABE, 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 R101 ABE registered?

R101 ABE is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 20 January 1998.

Is R101 ABE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 ABE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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