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R395 DVH

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,548 mi
Last recorded48,548 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR395 DVH
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 48,548 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2019 43,583 miles

brakes

underbody poor condition under sealed

Fail 18 Apr 2019 43,573 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

floor has had a lot of welding and undersealed

rear subframe has been repaird os suspension slightly low

Fail 29 Nov 2018 43,569 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (4.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outrigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

under body-heavily under sealed /tyres

Fail 2 May 2017 43,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front of (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 Apr 2016 42,181 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 42,181 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2015 42,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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 Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened in a number of places (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 41,885 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 38,844 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 34,143 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 34,143 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 31,217 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 31,217 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

NOTICED FRUNT NO PLATE DAMAGED

Pass 20 Dec 2010 28,538 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 25,515 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2009 25,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 22,898 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 20,714 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 19,123 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R395 DVH is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R395 DVH, 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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R395 DVH is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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