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R117 WOJ

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

32,635 mi
Last recorded32,635 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR117 WOJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2013 32,635 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills rusty behind body kit

Fail 12 Nov 2013 32,635 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both outer sills rusty behind body kit

Pass 29 Oct 2012 31,723 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 31,723 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 30,619 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 28,960 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 28,958 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 26,829 miles

front suspension low

Fail 16 Oct 2008 24,744 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 24,744 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 22,055 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 19,114 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 15,495 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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R117 WOJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R117 WOJ, 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 R117 WOJ registered?

R117 WOJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R117 WOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R117 WOJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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