MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
42,689 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
non standard front seats & belts fitted
offside rear tyre perrished on side wall
rear seats & belts missing
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
Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly worn (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear wheel arch corrded
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
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
exhaust front pipe blowing slightly
moisture in offside headlamp
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
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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?
The MOT history for R729 VKJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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