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R250 SLA

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,351 mi
Last recorded70,351 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 SLA
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,351 miles

suspension has reduced damping

vehicle has accident damage to front and rear bumpers but secure

Fail 13 Apr 2017 70,257 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive co o.64 (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wheel arch jagged (6.1.C.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

vehicle has accident damage to front and rear bumpers but secure

Pass 12 Jan 2016 65,015 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 65,010 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 59,066 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 59,066 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 49,414 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 41,938 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 31,222 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,924 miles

suspension is sitting close to bump stops "borderline pass" suggest hydrolastic suspension pump up to greatly improve ride,

Pass 13 Jan 2010 23,369 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 23,369 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 20,583 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 20,574 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 18,161 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)

Fail 9 Jan 2007 15,862 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 15,862 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 14,429 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (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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R250 SLA is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R250 SLA, 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 R250 SLA registered?

R250 SLA is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R250 SLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R250 SLA shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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