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R150 POE

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

55,987 mi
Last recorded55,987 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 POE
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2018 55,987 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 52,477 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Driveshaft has a large amount of string wrapped around it

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front reg damaged slightly

Fail 12 Dec 2016 52,476 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (8.2.3)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Driveshaft has a large amount of string wrapped around it

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front reg damaged slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2015 44,378 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 40,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 38,086 miles

covers on sills

rear arches corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2012 35,531 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 33,066 miles

covers on sills

suspension lowe

Pass 7 Dec 2010 30,368 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 27,918 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 24,752 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 22,140 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 22,140 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,215 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 3,786 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 3,786 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R150 POE is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R150 POE, 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 R150 POE registered?

R150 POE is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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