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R248 TBV

1998 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,525 mi
Last recorded54,525 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR248 TBV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 54,525 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 49,986 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 46,139 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2005 46,139 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

both front tyres perished on walls and outer treads

offside headlmp lens damaged but not affecting beam image or light output

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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R248 TBV is a 1998 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R248 TBV, 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 R248 TBV registered?

R248 TBV is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 14 February 1998.

Is R248 TBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R248 TBV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R248 TBV have outstanding finance?

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