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R716 BOK

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests21 (21 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

13,956 mi
Last recorded13,956 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 BOK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 13,956 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 13,941 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2024 13,928 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2023 13,918 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 13,857 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 13,837 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 13,819 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 13,792 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 13,751 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 13,704 miles

corrosion to rear valance & o/s rear floor

slight bind n/s rear brake

Pass 12 Feb 2016 13,688 miles

slight corrsion o/s rear floor & rear valance area

Pass 5 Feb 2015 13,675 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 13,667 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 13,583 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 13,467 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 13,235 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 12,642 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 12,507 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 12,395 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 12,172 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 11,445 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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R716 BOK is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R716 BOK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R716 BOK?

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What year was R716 BOK registered?

R716 BOK is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 13 February 1998.

Is R716 BOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R716 BOK shows 21 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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