MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,803 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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R298 BFM is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 28 February 1998.
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