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N97 JMR

1995 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,353 mi
Last recorded85,353 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 10053,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN97 JMR
MakeRover
Model100
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2008 85,353 miles

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

dampness around osr backing plate

high levels of corrosion to both inner sills

high levels to floor pan in general

rear suspension spongy

signs of corrosion to both rear wheel arches

signs of repair to osr wheel arch/sill

slight damage to both bumpers

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Jan 2008 85,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills covered by plastic trims

dampness around osr backing plate

high levels of corrosion to both inner sills

high levels to floor pan in general

rear suspension spongy

signs of corrosion to both rear wheel arches

signs of repair to osr wheel arch/sill

slight damage to both bumpers

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2007 71,602 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 71,602 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 79,773 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 79,773 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

damage to windscreen swept area

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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N97 JMR is a 1995 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 N97 JMR, 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.

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N97 JMR is a 1995 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1995.

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