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R107 XRJ

1997 Rover 100

Red Diesel 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,157 mi
Last recorded78,157 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 XRJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2008 78,157 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 73,162 miles

broth front suspension unit to front arm nylon bushes deteriorated

Fail 1 Feb 2008 73,161 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

broth front suspension unit to front arm nylon bushes deteriorated

Pass 31 Jan 2007 68,864 miles

front suspention slightly low

front wheel alighnment check

Pass 19 Jan 2006 67,438 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 17 Jan 2006 67,420 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Jan 2006 67,278 miles

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

Advise corsion to rear wheel arches

Advise outer sills not fully checked due to sill covers

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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R107 XRJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,360cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R107 XRJ, 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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What year was R107 XRJ registered?

R107 XRJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R107 XRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R107 XRJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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