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R401 NNL

1998 Rover 100

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,532 mi
Last recorded119,532 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 NNL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 119,532 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 119,527 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ADVISE BOTH FRONT FLOORS POOR CONDITION

ADVISE BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES POOR CONDITION

ADVISE FUEL PIPES POOR CONDITION

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

WHEN CARRIED OUT DIESEL TEST SMOKE METER WOULD NOT REGISTER READING

Pass 2 Jun 2007 108,384 miles

advise-corrosion on nearside rear wheel arch

advise-slight play in nearside front hub assembly

Fail 10 May 2007 107,633 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front knuckle joint worn

offside front knuckle joint worn

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear suspension soft

Pass 25 May 2006 98,427 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 98,427 miles

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

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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R401 NNL is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R401 NNL, 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 R401 NNL registered?

R401 NNL is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R401 NNL safe to buy?

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