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Rover 100

Red · Petrol · 1997 · 1,120 cc

R798 ECTMOT history

R798 ECT is a red petrol Rover 100 first used on 20 Nov 1997. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 44,542 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2025
Mileage
44,542 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2024
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R798 ECT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Rover
Model
100
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,120 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
20 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R798 ECT was last recorded at 44,542 miles on 1 Aug 2024, 978 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
43,564 miles · 17 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
978 miles
Average per year
977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 44,542 miles
  • 2023 – 43,564 miles
  • 2011 – 43,398 miles
  • 2010 – 42,231 miles
  • 2009 – 40,619 miles
  • 2008 – 36,691 miles
  • 2007 – 33,146 miles
  • 2006 – 29,997 miles
  • 2005 – 26,281 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass44,542 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

16 tests since 24 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass44,542 miles (+978)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    44,542 miles
    Test number
    807296435093
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass43,564 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    43,564 miles
    Test number
    275242388335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail43,563 miles (+165)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,563 miles
    Test number
    412803492443
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength chassis near subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor/sill near middle of car (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass43,398 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    43,398 miles
    Test number
    385819031396
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  5. Fail43,398 miles (+431)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,398 miles
    Test number
    288284431352
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  6. Pass42,967 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    42,967 miles
    Test number
    739384551120
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  7. Fail42,967 miles (+736)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,967 miles
    Test number
    317442051148
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass42,231 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    42,231 miles
    Test number
    360931040321
    • NoteCorrode around offside front jacking point
    • NoteFront suspension low

  9. Fail42,229 miles (+1,610)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,229 miles
    Test number
    934366530393
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteCorrode around offside front jacking point
    • NoteFront suspension low

  10. Pass40,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    40,619 miles
    Test number
    113491239386

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail40,619 miles (+3,928)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,619 miles
    Test number
    421081139322
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass36,691 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    36,691 miles
    Test number
    931699628395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail36,691 miles (+3,545)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,691 miles
    Test number
    403119728346
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass33,146 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    33,146 miles
    Test number
    993122137331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass29,997 miles (+3,716)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    29,997 miles
    Test number
    170624936396
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass26,281 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    26,281 miles
    Test number
    391508625380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R798 ECT

Does R798 ECT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R798 ECT expired on 16 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R798 ECT?
The MOT on R798 ECT expired on 16 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R798 ECT done?
R798 ECT was recorded at 44,542 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2024, an average of 977 miles a year.
Has R798 ECT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R798 ECT has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on R798 ECT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R798 ECT find?
R798 ECT passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed.

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