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R458 MFJ

1998 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

65,275 mi
Last recorded65,275 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 MFJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Aug 2017 65,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear valance heavily corroded and holed.

Pass 14 Jul 2016 64,497 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread going opaque around screw holes (6.3.1d)

Rear rear panel under bumper area extensively corroded and holed but not within 12" of a stressed member

Fail 14 Jul 2016 64,497 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread going opaque around screw holes (6.3.1d)

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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear panel under bumper area extensively corroded and holed but not within 12" of a stressed member

Pass 8 Jul 2015 63,825 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear lower inner panel under rear bumper corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a stressed member

Fail 6 Jul 2015 63,798 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear lower inner panel under rear bumper corroded and holed but not within 30cm of a stressed member

Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,960 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 62,954 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2013 61,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 61,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 60,727 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 58,652 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 56,951 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 56,851 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 55,460 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 55,460 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 54,898 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 54,898 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2007 54,234 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 54,234 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s & n/s/r outer wheel arches rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2006 53,386 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 52,382 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 52,382 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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R458 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R458 MFJ, 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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R458 MFJ is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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