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R904 EAR

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

48,697 mi
Last recorded48,697 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 EAR
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2019 48,697 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2018 46,657 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 46,657 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 44,793 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 44,793 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 43,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 43,536 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 42,428 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2015 42,428 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 41,507 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 39,730 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 37,898 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 35,941 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 33,580 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 33,580 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 30,164 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2009 30,164 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 26,228 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 22,768 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 17,179 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 11,223 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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R904 EAR is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R904 EAR, 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

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What year was R904 EAR registered?

R904 EAR is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R904 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R904 EAR shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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