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R671 RNP

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

27,807 mi
Last recorded27,807 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR671 RNP
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2024 27,807 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2023 27,544 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2023 27,544 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases X 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 27,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 27,187 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

suspension low

Pass 3 Oct 2020 26,045 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 23,172 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2018 18,738 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Fail 7 Sep 2018 18,738 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe ()

Pass 25 Aug 2017 13,233 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 9,266 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 7,187 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 7,023 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 6,936 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 6,875 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 6,751 miles

front suspesion low

Pass 1 Mar 2010 6,584 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 6,529 miles

all 4 indicators starting to show white

baffles loose in centre and rear exhaust boxes

Pass 16 Oct 2007 6,300 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 6,300 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 5,472 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear wheel bearing noisey but does not "feel rough when rotated"

Pass 17 Aug 2005 4,928 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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R671 RNP is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 R671 RNP, 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 R671 RNP registered?

R671 RNP is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 4 February 1998.

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