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R541 NGB

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

64,182 mi
Last recorded64,182 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 NGB
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Nov 2008 64,182 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 54,819 miles

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2007 54,819 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight 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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R541 NGB is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R541 NGB, 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 R541 NGB registered?

R541 NGB is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 27 January 1998.

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