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R387 XFC

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

41,244 mi
Last recorded41,244 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR387 XFC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 21 Feb 2014 41,244 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

brake performance only just passed.

front wiper blades deteriorated

plastic outer sill covers fitted at time of test.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,902 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake, reduced performance

replace front wiper blades

Pass 10 Jan 2012 36,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

battery insecure

pump up and equalise suspension height

rear nearside brake, reduced performance

Pass 12 Jan 2011 33,049 miles

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

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

raise suspension to correct height

Pass 4 Jan 2010 30,826 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 28,241 miles

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

service rear brakes, n/s binding slightly

Pass 3 Jan 2008 27,645 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 27,144 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 26,381 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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R387 XFC is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R387 XFC, 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 R387 XFC registered?

R387 XFC is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R387 XFC safe to buy?

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