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R182 LFJ

1997 Rover 100

Blue Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

57,650 mi
Last recorded57,650 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR182 LFJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 57,650 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 49,217 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 43,428 miles

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 30 May 2013 43,428 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 30 May 2012 38,858 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 18 May 2011 34,931 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 31,305 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 27,452 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 22,805 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 19,012 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 14,784 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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R182 LFJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R182 LFJ, 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

How do I check the history of R182 LFJ?

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What year was R182 LFJ registered?

R182 LFJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R182 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R182 LFJ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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