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R402 JFA

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

41,653 mi
Last recorded41,653 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2007
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 JFA
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2007 41,653 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion developing on both outer floos/rear inner panel

fuel filler neck corroded

n/s/f brake bake plate corroded/deteriorated

Fail 17 Aug 2007 41,567 miles

Nearside Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

corrosion developing on both outer floors/rear inner panel.

fuel filler neck corroded

nearside front brake back plate corroded/deteriorated

Pass 22 Aug 2006 38,466 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R402 JFA is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R402 JFA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R402 JFA registered?

R402 JFA is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R402 JFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R402 JFA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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