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R626 HUD

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,410 mi
Last recorded93,410 miles
Recorded on7 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 HUD
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 May 2011 93,410 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 93,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 May 2010 89,097 miles

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel filler neck pipes corroded.

nearside front suspension unit, gaiter split on knuckle.

outer body sills, plastic covers fitted.

Fail 30 Apr 2010 89,088 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

fuel filler neck pipes corroded.

nearside front suspension unit, gaiter split on knuckle.

outer body sills, plastic covers fitted.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 83,531 miles

corrosion to all rear brake pipes

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to fuel filler neck pipe

signs of corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f floor

strong advise movement to rear suspension

Fail 15 Apr 2009 83,530 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

corrosion to all rear brake pipes

corrosion to boot floor

corrosion to fuel filler neck pipe

perishing to n/s/r tyre

signs of corrosion to n/s/f o/s/f floor

strong advise movement to rear suspension

Pass 17 Apr 2008 73,772 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 73,772 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

CAT SHIELD LOOSE

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

SLIGHT CORROSION AT REAR UNDER SUBFRAME

SUSP LOW

Pass 13 Apr 2007 61,390 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 61,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

20% imbalance to front brakes

chips in windscreen

corrosion to both handbrake outer cables

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to n/s/r o/s/r wheel arches

corrosion to o/s/f brake ferrules

corrosion to petrol filler neck

signs of corrosion to front to rear brake pipes

Fail 14 Mar 2007 61,352 miles

Nearside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 53,932 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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R626 HUD is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R626 HUD, 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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R626 HUD is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 19 March 1998.

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