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R768 UOJ

1998 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

29,681 mi
Last recorded29,681 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 UOJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2021 29,681 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

O/S/F tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Pass 21 Oct 2019 29,662 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

O/S/F brake hose ferrule is corroding.

O/S/F tyre is worn very low (2mm) and is bald on the inner edge.

Oil leaks.

Suspension is very low.

Fail 21 Oct 2019 29,662 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

O/S/F brake hose ferrule is corroding.

O/S/F tyre is worn very low (2mm) and is bald on the inner edge.

Oil leaks.

Suspension is very low.

Pass 31 Oct 2018 29,554 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

N/S/F tyre is worn very low (2mm).

O/S/F tyre is worn to the limit (1.6mm).

Wipers smear.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 29,365 miles

Drivebelt is deteriorating.

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

O/S/F tyre is worn very low (2mm).

Pass 2 Nov 2016 28,499 miles

Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Front tyres are worn low (3mm).

Pass 3 Nov 2015 28,282 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Gearbox oil leaks.

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

O/S/F tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm) and is bald on the inner edge.

Wipers smear.

Fail 2 Nov 2015 28,281 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leaks.

Gearbox oil leaks.

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm).

O/S/F tyre is worn almost to the limit (2mm) and is bald on the inner edge.

Wipers smear.

Pass 22 Oct 2014 27,810 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 27,327 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 27,327 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

O/S/F tyre wearing lowon inner edge.

Rear indicator bulbs faded.

Pass 8 Nov 2012 26,681 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 26,118 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 25,635 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 24,581 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 23,734 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 23,142 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 22,425 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 21,921 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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R768 UOJ is a 1998 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 R768 UOJ, 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 R768 UOJ registered?

R768 UOJ is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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