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R408 GBU

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

312,587 mi
Last recorded312,587 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 GBU
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 312,587 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2015 312,587 miles

Centre Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 31,056 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 29,438 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 20 Mar 2014 29,426 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2013 27,753 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

n/s/r o/s/r tyres cracking up

Fail 19 Mar 2013 27,753 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

n/s/r o/s/r tyres cracking up

Pass 30 Mar 2012 26,401 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Mar 2012 26,365 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 24,858 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2010 23,248 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 23,248 miles

Centre Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 21,821 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 21,821 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 20,536 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 19,187 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 18,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

covers to sills

service brake only just passed

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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R408 GBU is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R408 GBU, 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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R408 GBU is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 7 May 1998.

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