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R186 LFJ

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,056 mi
Last recorded48,056 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 LFJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 48,056 miles

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

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

Rear of vehicle has corrosion on body but not within specified limits.

nsr sill slightly corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 7 Jul 2008 48,056 miles

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

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

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

Rear of vehicle has corrosion on body but not within specified limits.

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

nsr sill slightly corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 20 Jul 2007 45,018 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 45,012 miles

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

o/s/r tyre getting poor

suspension very low

Pass 14 Jul 2006 42,037 miles

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

n/s/r tyre poor on outside edge

o/s/f tyre inside edge

suspension low

Pass 18 Jul 2005 39,232 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2005 39,232 miles

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

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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R186 LFJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol 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 R186 LFJ, 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 R186 LFJ registered?

R186 LFJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R186 LFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R186 LFJ 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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