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R289 AGV

1997 Rover 100

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

102,459 mi
Last recorded102,459 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 AGV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 102,459 miles

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

Fail 27 Jun 2019 102,459 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 97,553 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2017 91,260 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 91,174 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Plastic covers on outer sills

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 81,553 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 81,553 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 67,116 miles

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

front exhaust pipe damaged

Pass 21 Jan 2011 56,890 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2010 48,158 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

OSF mirrior glass loose

OSF sill cover loose

OSR & NSR tyres cracking on sidewalls

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 40,069 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OS sill cover loose at front

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Slight play at NSF wheel

Pass 23 Jan 2008 34,593 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 34,593 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 37,817 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 30,683 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Feb 2006 30,683 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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R289 AGV is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R289 AGV, 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 R289 AGV registered?

R289 AGV is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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