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R211 MFJ

1998 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

29,741 mi
Last recorded29,741 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR211 MFJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2013 29,741 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front exhaust pipe rusty and repaired

plastic trims covering outer sills

Fail 11 Nov 2013 29,688 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic trims covering outer sills

Pass 14 Nov 2012 26,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 26,245 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Dec 2011 23,686 miles

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

cut on nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Dec 2011 23,680 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

cut on nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2010 19,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 19,367 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 15 Dec 2009 16,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 16,163 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Dec 2008 15,758 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2008 15,758 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 14,028 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 12,194 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 16 Jan 2007 12,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2006 6,314 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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R211 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 R211 MFJ, 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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R211 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 28 January 1998.

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