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J965 DVF

1992 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,062 mi
Last recorded71,062 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2005
Typical for 1992 Rover 10053,383 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ965 DVF
MakeRover
Model100
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2005 71,062 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 71,041 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

oil leaking from engine

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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J965 DVF is a 1992 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 53,383 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 J965 DVF, 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 34 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 J965 DVF registered?

J965 DVF is a 1992 Rover 100, first registered on 21 February 1992.

Is J965 DVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for J965 DVF shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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