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R987 LTD

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

434,483 mi
Last recorded434,483 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR987 LTD
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 434,483 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 434,483 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 34,980 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 34,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 29,507 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 29,507 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2007 26,325 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 21,964 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 51,964 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 21,964 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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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R987 LTD 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 R987 LTD, 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 R987 LTD registered?

R987 LTD is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R987 LTD safe to buy?

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