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R132 LUF

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

53,447 mi
Last recorded53,447 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 LUF
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 53,447 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 53,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 May 2012 50,897 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 50,891 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 May 2011 47,785 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 45,038 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear washer not working

Fail 2 Jun 2010 45,038 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear washer not working

Pass 27 May 2009 43,029 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 41,064 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 41,063 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 39,811 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 39,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

advise n/s/ and o/s/r wheel arches corroded slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2006 38,143 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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R132 LUF is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R132 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R132 LUF registered?

R132 LUF is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R132 LUF safe to buy?

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