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R909 NEB

1998 Rover 100

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

43,013 mi
Last recorded43,013 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 NEB
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Mar 2011 43,013 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

corrosion foming on inner sill panels and floor pan

rear wheel arches corroding

sill panels have covers on them

Pass 9 Apr 2010 37,372 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 37,369 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Centre Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

outer sills fitted with plastic covers

Pass 29 Apr 2009 30,509 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 30,509 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2008 25,528 miles

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

sills not inspected due body kit

Fail 28 Apr 2008 25,518 miles

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

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

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

sills not inspected due body kit

Pass 28 Apr 2007 24,660 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 24,132 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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R909 NEB is a 1998 Rover 100 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R909 NEB, 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 R909 NEB registered?

R909 NEB is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R909 NEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R909 NEB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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