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R22 RJR

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,521 mi
Last recorded49,521 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2024
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR22 RJR
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2024 49,521 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission oil leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside of vehicle covered with sealant

Pass 6 Mar 2023 48,495 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 47,450 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jan 2022 47,445 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 44,927 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes heavily coved in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension sitting low. ( not sitting on bump stops.)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 44,920 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Sump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative Will not switch off. (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes heavily coved in underseal. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Suspension sitting low. ( not sitting on bump stops.)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 43,488 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

underside covered in underseal

Pass 16 Aug 2018 41,015 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 38,739 miles

Front Air suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front Air suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear brake slightly hanging on

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 35,647 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 35,647 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 31,516 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 26,100 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 24,538 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 24,538 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 23,258 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 20,416 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 17,533 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 15,001 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 14,355 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 13,400 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 12,688 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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R22 RJR is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R22 RJR, 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 R22 RJR registered?

R22 RJR is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 30 March 1998.

Is R22 RJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R22 RJR shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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