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R121 LUF

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

15,904 mi
Last recorded15,904 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 LUF
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 15,904 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2025 13,972 miles
Pass 15 May 2024 12,038 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2023 11,681 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 9,706 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 9,665 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 9,661 miles

side repeaters loose

Pass 7 Nov 2017 9,656 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2017 9,655 miles

Gas suspension has no suspension movement suspension height low (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 9,649 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 9,649 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 9,642 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 9,605 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 9,523 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 9,505 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 9,413 miles

windscreen wipers not self parking

Fail 30 Oct 2008 9,406 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

windscreen wipers not self parking

Pass 10 May 2007 8,821 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 6,025 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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R121 LUF is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LUF, 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 LUF registered?

R121 LUF is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 20 October 1997.

Is R121 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 LUF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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