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R134 JJR

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,769 mi
Last recorded37,769 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 JJR
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 37,769 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2014 36,888 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

both sills covered in plastic at time of test

corrosion on floor not excessive at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2013 36,005 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sills covered in plastic at time of test

corrosion on floor not excessive at time of test

Fail 25 Feb 2013 36,005 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both sills covered in plastic at time of test

corrosion on floor not excessive at time of test

Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,132 miles

both sills covered in plastic at time of test

corrosion on floor not excessive at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2011 33,913 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 33,680 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 32,766 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 31,383 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 30,167 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 30,167 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,809 miles

all tyres cracking not excessive at time of test

Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,553 miles

corrosion on wheel arches not excessive at time of test

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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R134 JJR is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R134 JJR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R134 JJR registered?

R134 JJR is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R134 JJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R134 JJR shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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