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R245 TRD

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

27,016 mi
Last recorded27,016 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR245 TRD
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 27,016 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

rear arches corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 24,229 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 23,014 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 22,889 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 22,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 22,591 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 22,161 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 21,880 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 21,594 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 21,594 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 21,237 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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R245 TRD is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R245 TRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R245 TRD registered?

R245 TRD is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R245 TRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R245 TRD 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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