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R680 LVC

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,611 mi
Last recorded78,611 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 LVC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 78,611 miles

n/s rear tyre 3mm

rear no plate fading

front subframe surface corrosion

exhaust system corroding in places

Pass 1 Sep 2009 72,496 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 60,846 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Aug 2008 60,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 51,513 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 51,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s wiper rubber splitting

sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2006 46,754 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2005 45,466 miles

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

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

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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R680 LVC is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R680 LVC, 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 R680 LVC registered?

R680 LVC is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 16 April 1998.

Is R680 LVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R680 LVC shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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