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R121 LGH

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

17,191 mi
Last recorded17,191 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 LGH
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 17,191 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2025 16,838 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

ROAD WHEEL FIXINGS CONCEALED

Pass 19 Jul 2024 15,741 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 15,099 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 15,082 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 14,928 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 14,922 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 14,825 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 14,458 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 13,783 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 13,740 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 13,387 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 13,383 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 13,087 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 12,970 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 12,707 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 12,449 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 12,000 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 11,727 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 11,573 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 11,121 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 11,121 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R121 LGH is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

Across all 1997 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 47,151 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 R121 LGH, 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 29 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 R121 LGH registered?

R121 LGH is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R121 LGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 LGH shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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