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R729 VKJ

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

42,689 mi
Last recorded42,689 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR729 VKJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,689 miles

non standard front seats & belts fitted

offside rear tyre perrished on side wall

rear seats & belts missing

Fail 23 Jan 2012 42,689 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

non standard front seats & belts fitted

offside rear tyre perrished on side wall

rear seats & belts missing

Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,170 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 39,174 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear wheel arch corrded

Fail 15 Oct 2008 39,165 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear wheel arch corrded

Pass 16 Oct 2007 36,913 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust front pipe blowing slightly

moisture in offside headlamp

Fail 16 Oct 2007 36,913 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

exhaust front pipe blowing slightly

moisture in offside headlamp

Pass 19 Oct 2006 34,730 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 34,730 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2005 30,245 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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R729 VKJ is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R729 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 R729 VKJ registered?

R729 VKJ is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R729 VKJ safe to buy?

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