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R763 VBL

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

60,912 mi
Last recorded60,912 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 VBL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 60,912 miles

offside rear jacking point corroded

rear valance corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 50,157 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)

front jacking points corroded

general underbody corrosion

rear valance corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2014 49,647 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear wheel arches fillered

Pass 28 Mar 2013 46,476 miles

exhaust has been repaired in 2 places

fan belt loose

floor pans corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s/r handbrake reading low

play in n/s/r trailing arm

rear valance corroded

Fail 27 Mar 2013 46,475 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

exhaust has been repaired in 2 places

fan belt loose

floor pans corroded

front number plate cracked

n/s/r handbrake reading low

play in n/s/r trailing arm

rear valance corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2012 44,194 miles

exhaust has been repaired in two places

floor npans showing signs of corrosion

front number plate cracked

oiter sills not tested due to plastic skirts fitted

rear wheel arches corroded

slight play n/s/r trailing arm

Fail 16 Mar 2012 44,128 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

exhaust has been repaired in two places

floor npans showing signs of corrosion

front number plate cracked

oiter sills not tested due to plastic skirts fitted

rear wheel arches corroded

slight play n/s/r trailing arm

Pass 11 Mar 2011 40,931 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 40,930 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2010 38,233 miles

exhaust front pipe has been repaired

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge & just legal

play in both rear swinging arms

Pass 21 Feb 2009 35,501 miles

exhaust front pipe in poor condition

nails in o/s/f & o/s/r tyres

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 23 Feb 2008 32,428 miles

all four indicators slightly faded

Pass 12 Oct 2006 29,029 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Oct 2005 27,491 miles

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

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)

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

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

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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R763 VBL is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R763 VBL, 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 R763 VBL registered?

R763 VBL is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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