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R719 CJN

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,062 mi
Last recorded53,062 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 CJN
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 53,062 miles

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2025 51,757 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2025 51,751 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

corrosion underbody

Pass 5 Jul 2021 51,481 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 51,197 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 50,901 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 50,274 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 49,761 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2016 47,712 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 44,490 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 May 2014 44,348 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 43,139 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 41,146 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 3 May 2012 41,146 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 39,403 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 37,845 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 36,304 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 34,471 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 32,110 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 29,696 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 26,343 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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R719 CJN is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 R719 CJN, 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 R719 CJN registered?

R719 CJN is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R719 CJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R719 CJN shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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