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M972 RAX

1995 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,260 mi
Last recorded83,260 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2006
Typical for 1995 Rover 10053,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM972 RAX
MakeRover
Model100
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2006 83,260 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 83,260 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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M972 RAX is a 1995 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 53,879 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 M972 RAX, 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 31 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 M972 RAX registered?

M972 RAX is a 1995 Rover 100, first registered on 7 June 1995.

Is M972 RAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M972 RAX 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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