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R195 SJF

1997 Rover 100

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Sep 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

110,941 mi
Last recorded110,941 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR195 SJF
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2026 110,941 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2025 110,260 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 107,808 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 107,333 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Sills have slight corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 107,324 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Sills have slight corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 105,054 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

small chip to windscreen

Fail 1 Sep 2020 105,054 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

small chip to windscreen

Pass 21 Aug 2019 104,049 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

wipers getting worn

Pass 21 Aug 2018 102,677 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 101,823 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 99,983 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 97,385 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2015 97,385 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 90,348 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2013 70,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2013 70,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 54,726 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 41,359 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 39,745 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,150 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 38,345 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 37,002 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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R195 SJF is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R195 SJF, 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 R195 SJF registered?

R195 SJF is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 2 September 1997.

Is R195 SJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R195 SJF shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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