MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,437 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak oil sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R396 BAR is a 1998 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R396 BAR, 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 R396 BAR registered?
R396 BAR is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 28 May 1998.
Is R396 BAR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R396 BAR shows 14 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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