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R794 NTD

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,310 mi
Last recorded57,310 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR794 NTD
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2014 57,310 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

front bumper insecure

rear radius arm bushes worn

screen chipped

Pass 11 Apr 2013 53,354 miles

front sub frame corroded

nearside front wiper poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2013 53,266 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

front sub frame corroded

nearside front wiper poor condition

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread

offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2012 49,947 miles

front floors corroded

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inner edge replace asap

o/s/r brake performance could be improved

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2011 47,645 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

corrosion on front floors

corrosion on handbrake cable outer casing

corrosion on rear closing sills

damage to exhaust front flex section

difficult to spin offside rear wheel ( brake bind)

engine oil leaks

freeplay within nearside rear hub

front bumper loose and damaged

front number plate cracked

heavey corrosion on front subframe

heavey corrosion on rear wheel arches

offside front tyre bald on inner edge, recommend replacement

stonechip inn windscreen

suspension ride hight look low

Pass 13 Apr 2010 45,869 miles

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

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 front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 1 Apr 2009 39,788 miles

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

both rear outer wheel arches / nearside rear outer sill areas rusting

new front brake pads fitted to nearside only

Fail 25 Mar 2009 39,744 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

both rear outer wheel arches / nearside rear outer sill areas rusting

new front brake pads fitted to nearside only

Pass 10 Apr 2008 33,879 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 33,879 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 27,363 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 22,166 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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R794 NTD is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R794 NTD, 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 R794 NTD registered?

R794 NTD is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R794 NTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R794 NTD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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