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R661 VKJ

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

27,871 mi
Last recorded27,871 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 VKJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 4 Jan 2021 27,871 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2020 27,322 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe near flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

over sills fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2019 26,614 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 25,785 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

over sills fitted

unable to see front pads clearly

Pass 9 Jan 2017 24,727 miles

body sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2016 23,714 miles

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

body sills fitted

rear exhaust box has a pin hole in it

suspension slightly low may need pump up

Pass 22 Jan 2015 22,678 miles

body sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2014 21,537 miles

body sill covers fitted

f floors corroding

slight bind on n/s/r wheel

Pass 7 Jan 2013 20,364 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 19,268 miles

body sill covers fitted

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Pass 8 Jan 2011 17,973 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 16,709 miles

n/s/r wheel slight bind

suspension height

Pass 13 Jan 2009 15,461 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 14,214 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 12,856 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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R661 VKJ is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R661 VKJ, 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 R661 VKJ registered?

R661 VKJ is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 28 January 1998.

Is R661 VKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R661 VKJ shows 15 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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