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R812 OVJ

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

21,983 mi
Last recorded21,983 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2008
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR812 OVJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2008 21,983 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 20,059 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 20,059 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 17,672 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 17,084 miles

front suspension hieght lower than normal

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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R812 OVJ is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R812 OVJ, 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 R812 OVJ registered?

R812 OVJ is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R812 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R812 OVJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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