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R570 EVC

1998 Rover 100

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

121,000 mi
Last recorded121,000 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 EVC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 121,000 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 112,816 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 103,505 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 93,912 miles

corrosion at rear body- not structural

n/s/f floor slight corrosion.

o/s/f floor slight corrosion

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2014 93,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

corrosion at rear body- not structural

n/s/f floor slight corrosion.

o/s/f floor slight corrosion

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2013 85,287 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN DRIVERS SIDE BOTTOM BALL JOINT

Pass 20 Sep 2012 78,570 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 76,975 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 76,975 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 11 May 2012 76,959 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2012 76,932 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

centre exhaust section corroded

off side front wiper blade split

rear wiper blade split

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2011 72,534 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 69,981 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 69,942 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 64,380 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2009 64,380 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 60,871 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 57,993 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 53,554 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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R570 EVC is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R570 EVC, 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 R570 EVC registered?

R570 EVC is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 3 January 1998.

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