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S946 EAB

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

38,105 mi
Last recorded38,105 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS946 EAB
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2018 38,105 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Jul 2017 31,915 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2017 31,783 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2016 27,083 miles

both rear wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 3 Aug 2015 24,473 miles

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres perished

Fail 3 Aug 2015 24,456 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear tyres perished

Pass 4 Aug 2014 21,974 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 19,526 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 19,526 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 13 Aug 2012 17,045 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 17,045 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 14,433 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 11,979 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 9,399 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 7,588 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 7,226 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 6,715 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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S946 EAB is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S946 EAB, 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 S946 EAB registered?

S946 EAB is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S946 EAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for S946 EAB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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