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R638 LHG

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,444 mi
Last recorded75,444 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR638 LHG
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 22 Nov 2008 75,444 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 68,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2006 61,319 miles

front suspension low

front tyre tread depths low

Pass 16 Nov 2005 55,456 miles

hand brake cables starting to sieze up

radiator badly corroded

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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R638 LHG is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R638 LHG, 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

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What year was R638 LHG registered?

R638 LHG is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R638 LHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R638 LHG shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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