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R611 LOD

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

23,013 mi
Last recorded23,013 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR611 LOD
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2018 23,013 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perishing (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r roof corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2017 21,232 miles

Corroded behind nearside headlamp

Corroded below windscreen

Rear Cross member corroded

Slightly corroded around brake servo

Fail 24 Jan 2017 21,230 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Corroded behind nearside headlamp

Corroded below windscreen

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Cross member corroded

Slightly corroded around brake servo

Pass 13 Jan 2016 20,539 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension pipes rusty

floor corroded

Fail 12 Jan 2016 20,538 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front subframe corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Rear suspension pipes rusty

floor corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2015 19,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

handbrake outer casing corroded

rear sub frame corroded

rear valance corroded

Fail 20 Jan 2015 19,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

handbrake outer casing corroded

rear sub frame corroded

rear valance corroded

Pass 16 Jan 2014 18,910 miles

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Fail 16 Jan 2014 18,910 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 17,876 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 17,876 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 17,041 miles

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

front sub frame corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2012 17,041 miles

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

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

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

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

front exhaust pipe poor condition

front sub frame corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2011 16,233 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 15,430 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade split

petrol breather pipe rusty [fuel filler]

Fail 19 Jan 2010 15,419 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

n/s wiper blade split

petrol breather pipe rusty [fuel filler]

Pass 14 Jan 2009 14,585 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 14,585 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2008 13,938 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 13,182 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 13,182 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Jan 2006 12,086 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 12,086 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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R611 LOD is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 R611 LOD, 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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R611 LOD is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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