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R102 SVJ

1997 Rover 100

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

68,619 mi
Last recorded68,619 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 SVJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2013 68,619 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

UNABLE TO MAKE FULL EXAMINATION OF EXTENT OF CORROSION TO OUTER SILLS AS PLASTIC COVERS FITTED

Pass 1 Mar 2012 67,664 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all floors and floor to sill seams showing corrosion but not holed at time of examination

both outer sills fitted with plastic covers preventing examination of outer sills

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2012 67,664 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all floors and floor to sill seams showing corrosion but not holed at time of examination

both outer sills fitted with plastic covers preventing examination of outer sills

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2011 66,169 miles

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

both outer sills fitted with factory sill covers unable to examine outer sills

Fail 23 Feb 2011 66,169 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both outer sills fitted with factory sill covers unable to examine outer sills

Pass 17 Feb 2010 64,382 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Feb 2010 64,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 62,049 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2009 62,048 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 589,088 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 55,910 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 55,910 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 53,881 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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R102 SVJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1997 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 47,151 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 R102 SVJ, 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 29 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R102 SVJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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