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R138 LYJ

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

47,259 mi
Last recorded47,259 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 LYJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 47,259 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear tyre cracked on inside edge

Offside Front and offside rear floor corroded

Offside Rear tyre cracked on inside edge

Pass 24 Jul 2015 44,786 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 43,741 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

body trims fitted to outer sills unable to fully inpsect

Pass 26 Jul 2013 41,818 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 41,818 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 38,325 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 34,805 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,412 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,997 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f floor pans ftarting to corrode

Pass 7 Jul 2008 28,645 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 27,226 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear foot brake effort low

Pass 31 May 2006 25,165 miles

bumper insecure

n/s sill trim loose

suspension low

Fail 31 May 2006 25,165 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

bumper insecure

n/s sill trim loose

suspension low

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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R138 LYJ is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R138 LYJ, 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.

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What year was R138 LYJ registered?

R138 LYJ is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R138 LYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R138 LYJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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