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R108 LUF

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

30,390 mi
Last recorded30,390 miles
Recorded on16 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR108 LUF
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2013 30,390 miles

front suspension low compared to rear suspension.

oil leak from sump area.

plastic covers fitted over sills near and offside.

rocker cover leaking oil from front area.

suspect oil leak from seal offside.

unable to access condition of front brake pads wheel covers fited.

Fail 4 May 2013 30,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front suspension low compared to rear suspension.

oil leak from sump area.

plastic covers fitted over sills near and offside.

rocker cover leaking oil from front area.

suspect oil leak from seal offside.

unable to access condition of front brake pads wheel covers fited.

Pass 14 Jan 2012 23,655 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 23,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

advice nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 31 Dec 2010 20,748 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Dec 2010 20,748 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 16,192 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 13,272 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2008 10,519 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 9,918 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 9,211 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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R108 LUF is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R108 LUF, 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 R108 LUF registered?

R108 LUF is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 30 January 1998.

Is R108 LUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R108 LUF shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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