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D8 BOM

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

45,201 mi
Last recorded45,201 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD8 BOM
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 45,201 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 43,341 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2019 41,653 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 41,359 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 39,408 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 38,606 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 25,235 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 25,235 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 18,532 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 14,912 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 14,796 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 14,760 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 14,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate damaged

unable to check brake pads

Pass 17 Mar 2009 14,640 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 13,818 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 13,139 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 13,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 11,974 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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D8 BOM is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 D8 BOM, 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 D8 BOM registered?

D8 BOM is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 24 March 1998.

Is D8 BOM safe to buy?

The MOT history for D8 BOM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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