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R688 XTR

1998 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

54,983 mi
Last recorded54,983 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR688 XTR
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 54,983 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 54,983 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2021 54,983 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 54,984 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Fail 18 Aug 2020 54,983 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Fail 6 Feb 2020 54,983 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2018 51,085 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner ege (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge is devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipes that run over the rear suspension then join to flexi hose, offside & nearside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 42,944 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 42,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre is shredding cords exposed and gone out of shape very dangerous (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn inside edge

Pass 23 Dec 2016 35,727 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 33,777 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2015 33,777 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 32,108 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 10 Nov 2014 32,108 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 24,308 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 14 May 2012 16,857 miles

ADVISE FRONT SUSPENION LOW

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2011 12,257 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 11,464 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 10,527 miles

front bumper has taken an impact but is secure.

Pass 23 May 2008 9,218 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 9,204 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2007 8,614 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 6,921 miles

exhaust bathles loose but not leaking at present

exspansion bottle cap leaking but not part of test

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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R688 XTR is a 1998 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R688 XTR, 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 R688 XTR registered?

R688 XTR is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R688 XTR safe to buy?

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