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R322 BDM

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,993 mi
Last recorded44,993 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 BDM
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2010 44,993 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

fan belt badly worn

Pass 15 Jan 2009 40,374 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 36,914 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 31,179 miles

nsr tyre puntured

rear wiper blade split

Fail 25 Jul 2006 31,179 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

nsr tyre puntured

rear wiper blade split

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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R322 BDM is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R322 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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What year was R322 BDM registered?

R322 BDM is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R322 BDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R322 BDM shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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