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R286 GJW

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

45,456 mi
Last recorded45,456 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR286 GJW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2014 45,456 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 44,774 miles

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding on

Pass 23 Aug 2012 43,992 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges.

both outer sill have plastic covers

suspension needs pumping up as front end sits low

Pass 2 Sep 2011 43,159 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 42,487 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 41,875 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,945 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,624 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 17 Aug 2006 38,226 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R286 GJW is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R286 GJW, 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 R286 GJW registered?

R286 GJW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R286 GJW safe to buy?

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