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R212 SJF

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

18,771 mi
Last recorded18,771 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 SJF
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 18,771 miles

Offside Front damp in o/s headlamp

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to sill to floor (splitting) cannot see outter sill due to plastic cover (5.2.6)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 18,771 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front damp in o/s headlamp

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive corrosion to sill to floor (splitting) cannot see outter sill due to plastic cover (5.2.6)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 18,317 miles

Nearside Rear wheel arch some corrosion

Offside Rear wheel arch some corrosion

Pass 16 Sep 2014 17,356 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 16,295 miles

front suspension low

Pass 14 Sep 2012 15,817 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 15,295 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 14,730 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight corrosion to o/s/front floor

Fail 15 Oct 2009 14,120 miles

Both front brake hoses, metal pipes rusting

Exhaust has a slight leak of gasses

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 14,120 miles

Both front brake hoses, metal pipes rusting

Exhaust has a slight leak of gasses

Pass 14 Oct 2008 13,623 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 13,623 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2007 13,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 13,316 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 12,343 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 11,562 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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R212 SJF is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R212 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R212 SJF registered?

R212 SJF is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R212 SJF safe to buy?

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