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R543 NOK

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

21,677 mi
Last recorded21,677 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR543 NOK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 21,677 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2023 21,670 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 20,346 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch /sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 18,593 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 16,417 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Aug 2020 16,380 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 14,084 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 14,078 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2018 11,232 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 9,625 miles

all four tyres are cracking

Pass 19 Jul 2016 9,606 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 9,525 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR BRAKES BINDING ON SLIGHTLY DUE TO VEHICLE STANDING

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 16 Jan 2012 9,525 miles

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

BOTH SIDES REAR BRAKES BINDING ON SLIGHTLY DUE TO VEHICLE STANDING

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 9,388 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 9,242 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 9,087 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 8,539 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 81,654 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 7,715 miles

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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R543 NOK is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R543 NOK, 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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R543 NOK is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 15 January 1998.

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