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S896 FBD

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

45,262 mi
Last recorded45,262 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS896 FBD
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 45,262 miles

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

Front exhaust flexpipe seperated

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear handbrake lever (at drum) low movement

Nearside handbrake effort low

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

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

Offside wiper slight judder

Rear wheel arches corroded

coolant level on minimum

overall handbrake effort on minimum

overall service brake effort close to minimum

plastic sill covers fitted

rear service brake efforts low

Fail 31 Aug 2017 45,262 miles

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

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

Front exhaust flexpipe seperated

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear handbrake lever (at drum) low movement

Nearside handbrake effort low

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

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

Offside wiper slight judder

Rear wheel arches corroded

coolant level on minimum

overall handbrake effort on minimum

overall service brake effort close to minimum

plastic sill covers fitted

rear service brake efforts low

Pass 15 Sep 2016 38,574 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 36,658 miles

Nearside rear under sill getting weak

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 14 Sep 2015 36,658 miles

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

Nearside rear under sill getting weak

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

Offside front tyre starting to perish

Fail 8 Aug 2015 36,634 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 26,942 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 21,673 miles

N/S rear wheelarch corroded.

O/S rear sill showing signs of rust.

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 21,235 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 20,458 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 19,750 miles

Low efficiency on rear service brakes.

Fail 22 Jul 2009 18,912 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 18,912 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 18,391 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 18,391 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 17,371 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 16,362 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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S896 FBD is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 S896 FBD, 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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S896 FBD is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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