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R252 EVC

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

87,152 mi
Last recorded87,152 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR252 EVC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 87,152 miles

Nearside Front Lower Jacking point to floor corroded.

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Filler neck corroded. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Filler neck hose clip corroded. (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Rear Foot brake readings low.

Pass 3 Dec 2024 86,741 miles

Fuel hose deteriorated Fuel Filler Neck Slightly Corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight Corrosion To Underside Of Vehicle

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Upper Hub Carrier (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2023 78,701 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 78,701 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 68,815 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 63,455 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion around nearside front subframe mounting point

floor corroded nearside

unable to see all of sills due to plastic covers

Fail 4 Mar 2020 63,437 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Corrosion around nearside front sub frame mounting point

Corrosion on floor, inner sills underside and rear inner valance in several places

Floor corroded nearside

Unable to see all of sills due to plastic covers

Pass 20 Jul 2018 55,360 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

nearside suspension pipe insecure

sill covers fitted unable to inspect all of outer sills

some corrosion around offside front floor

Fail 6 Jul 2018 55,351 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

nearside suspension pipe insecure

sill covers fitted unable to inspect all of outer sills

slight leak in exhaust

some corrosion around offside front floor

Pass 28 Jun 2017 45,246 miles

Central Rear Hand brake travel getting long

Nearside Front Indicator going white

Nearside Rear rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Front Indicator going white

Pass 30 Jun 2016 31,104 miles

Plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2015 27,216 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 27,216 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 26,837 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 26,494 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 26,086 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 26,079 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 25,645 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,203 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 24,669 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 23,926 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 22,906 miles

handbrake linkage seizing in drum

n/s rear handbrake efficiency poor.

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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R252 EVC is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R252 EVC, 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 R252 EVC registered?

R252 EVC is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 8 January 1998.

Is R252 EVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R252 EVC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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