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R299 BDM

1998 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,944 mi
Last recorded47,944 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2009
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 BDM
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2009 47,944 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 47,944 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 40,762 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 31,530 miles

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

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

Oil leak

unable to fully inspect welding repaires due to heavey underseal

unable to inspect outer sills for corrosion due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2007 31,526 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

unable to inspect outer sills for corrosion due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 16 Jan 2007 26,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes becoming deteriorated

Fail 11 Jan 2007 26,785 miles

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes becoming deteriorated

off side hand brake cable clevis seized

sharp edges on both rear wheel arches taped up

Pass 16 Jan 2006 19,907 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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R299 BDM is a 1998 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R299 BDM, 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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R299 BDM is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R299 BDM safe to buy?

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