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R884 MBN

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

42,763 mi
Last recorded42,763 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 MBN
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 42,763 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 42,605 miles

EXHAUST RUSTY

UNDER BODY RUSTY

Fail 8 Mar 2021 42,605 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

EXHAUST RUSTY

UNDER BODY RUSTY

Pass 10 Mar 2020 42,401 miles

Front suspension low

Pass 26 Feb 2019 42,339 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 42,209 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 42,202 miles

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 41,918 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 41,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner cill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 41,841 miles

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

o/s/r tyre starting to crack and perish

Pass 2 Mar 2015 41,688 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 41,608 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

fuel filler pipe rusty

o/s/f tyre wall starting to crack and perish

Pass 28 Feb 2013 41,528 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 27 Feb 2012 41,396 miles

sus pention needs pumping up

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 41,396 miles

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

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

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

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

sus pention needs pumping up

Pass 8 Mar 2011 40,438 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 40,428 miles

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Mar 2010 39,279 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 37,600 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 37,600 miles

Nearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 35,587 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 35,543 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 32,660 miles

o/s and n/s front tyres perished but not exposing cord

o/s and n/s rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2006 28,720 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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R884 MBN is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R884 MBN, 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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R884 MBN is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 16 January 1998.

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