1998 Rover 100 1.4L Petrol · R305 EOB
1998 Rover 100 (1.4L, petrol). First registered 07 Mar 1998. Recorded mileage 46,002 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 100
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 46,002 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R305 EOB Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 13/07/2022
- 46,002 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 16 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
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R305 EOB MOT History
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1 MOT test are recorded for this 1998 Rover 100 (R305 EOB) between July 2022 and July 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 13 July 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (5 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 4 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Central Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))”; “Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel handbrake (1.1.2 (a))”.
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Known faults for Rover Rover 100 Series
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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Common Problems: ROVER 100
Known issues reported by owners and MOT testers.
- Structural Bodyshell Integrity Collapse in Frontal Impacts(Serious)
The Rover 100 received a redesigned front end in late 1994, but its underlying bodyshell remained virtually unchanged from the 1980 BL platform. In the 1997 Euro NCAP crash tests, the passenger cabin suffered catastrophic collapse in a 40 mph offset frontal impact, with severe intrusion of the A-pillar, steering column, and pedals. This infamous 1-star safety rating caused sales to collapse and led directly to Rover withdrawing the model in December 1997. For used buyers today, structural integrity is acutely compromised if any sill or pillar corrosion exists.
- K-Series Cylinder Head Gasket and Radiator Matrix Failure(Serious)
Late Rover 100 models (111 and 114) continued using the 1.1 and 1.4 K-Series petrol engines with single-point and multi-point injection. Just as on earlier Metros, the small coolant volume, plastic head dowels, and vulnerable radiator matrix mean that even minor coolant weeping leads to catastrophic overheating. The cylinder head quickly anneals and softens if overheated, requiring skim machining and an upgraded multi-layer steel (MLS) head gasket conversion.
- Hydragas Displacer Nitrogen Depletion and Underbody Pipe Leaks(Moderate)
The Rover 100 carried over the interconnected Hydragas fluid-and-gas suspension system from the Rover Metro. Over decades of use, the nitrogen gas charges above the rubber diaphragms in the displacer spheres gradually deplete. As the gas volume decreases, the car settles closer to the ground, leading to a stiff and bouncy ride that fails to absorb road humps. Connecting pipes under the car also rot from UK road salt and road debris.
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- Structural Bodyshell Integrity Collapse in Frontal ImpactsSerious
The Rover 100 received a redesigned front end in late 1994, but its underlying bodyshell remained virtually unchanged from the 1980 BL platform. In the 1997 Euro NCAP crash tests, the passenger cabin suffered catastrophic collapse in a 40 mph offset frontal impact, with severe intrusion of the A-pillar, steering column, and pedals. This infamous 1-star safety rating caused sales to collapse and led directly to Rover withdrawing the model in December 1997. For used buyers today, structural integrity is acutely compromised if any sill or pillar corrosion exists.
- K-Series Cylinder Head Gasket and Radiator Matrix FailureSerious
Late Rover 100 models (111 and 114) continued using the 1.1 and 1.4 K-Series petrol engines with single-point and multi-point injection. Just as on earlier Metros, the small coolant volume, plastic head dowels, and vulnerable radiator matrix mean that even minor coolant weeping leads to catastrophic overheating. The cylinder head quickly anneals and softens if overheated, requiring skim machining and an upgraded multi-layer steel (MLS) head gasket conversion.
- Hydragas Displacer Nitrogen Depletion and Underbody Pipe LeaksModerate
The Rover 100 carried over the interconnected Hydragas fluid-and-gas suspension system from the Rover Metro. Over decades of use, the nitrogen gas charges above the rubber diaphragms in the displacer spheres gradually deplete. As the gas volume decreases, the car settles closer to the ground, leading to a stiff and bouncy ride that fails to absorb road humps. Connecting pipes under the car also rot from UK road salt and road debris.
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