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R371 GGJ

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

26,807 mi
Last recorded26,807 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR371 GGJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 26,807 miles

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

o/s/rear tyre wall cracked and perished (not to cord)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 26,038 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 26,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 25,289 miles

o/s mirror glass cracked(view to rear still ok)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 25,289 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

o/s mirror glass cracked(view to rear still ok)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 23,790 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 23,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2009 22,621 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.6d)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 22,621 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 21,860 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 21,860 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 21,107 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 20,462 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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R371 GGJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R371 GGJ, 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 R371 GGJ registered?

R371 GGJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R371 GGJ safe to buy?

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