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R910 RST

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2016
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

65,963 mi
Last recorded65,963 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR910 RST
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 65,963 miles

Both floor pans corroded

Rear X member corroded

Slight play in NSR suspension arm

Fail 7 Dec 2015 65,958 miles

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

Floor pans have corrosion

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing NSR (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 62,945 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2014 62,945 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Dec 2013 61,827 miles

OSF slight play in suspension and front brake pads worn

Fail 20 Dec 2013 61,827 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

OSF slight play in suspension and front brake pads worn

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 53,702 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 53,699 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 46,857 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 46,856 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 44,157 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Dec 2010 44,157 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Dec 2009 39,777 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 18 Dec 2009 39,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 23 Dec 2008 34,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate damage

metal brake pipes nuts and unions corroded

Fail 22 Dec 2008 34,958 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front number plate damage

handbrake travel

metal brake pipes nuts and unions corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2007 27,650 miles

offside rear suspension weak advise pump up required

Fail 14 Dec 2006 16,610 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear handbrake outer cables corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2006 16,610 miles

Battery insecure

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear handbrake outer cables corroded

Pass 20 Dec 2005 12,620 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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R910 RST is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 R910 RST, 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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R910 RST is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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