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R298 BFM

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

44,803 mi
Last recorded44,803 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR298 BFM
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 44,803 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 42,780 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 42,780 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 40,917 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to O/S/R wheel arch.

Corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes.

Corrosion to front to rear metal fuel lines.

Exhaust Front and centre sections deteriorated.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2009 40,917 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to O/S/R wheel arch.

Corrosion to front to rear metal brake pipes.

Corrosion to front to rear metal fuel lines.

Exhaust Front and centre sections deteriorated.

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jul 2008 39,140 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheelarches corroded

front suspension low

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Pass 23 Jul 2008 39,140 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear wheelarches corroded

front suspension low

o/s/f tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2007 37,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to front to rear fuel lines.

Corrosion to rear wheel arches.

Crack in front number plate.

Exhaust centre section corroded.

Front suspension low.

Front, front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Radiator corroded.

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle (boot area)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 37,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Corrosion to front to rear fuel lines.

Corrosion to rear wheel arches.

Crack in front number plate.

Exhaust centre section corroded.

Front suspension low.

Front, front to rear and rear metal brake pipes corroded.

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge.

Radiator corroded.

Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle (boot area)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 34,940 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 34,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All indicator lamps pale in colour

Corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Corrosion to front to rear metal brake and fuel pipes.

n/s/r handbrake lever not fully returning

o/s/r tyre perrished

rear wiper blade

Pass 30 Jul 2005 32,224 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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R298 BFM is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R298 BFM, 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 R298 BFM registered?

R298 BFM is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 28 February 1998.

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