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R372 JCU

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,241 mi
Last recorded39,241 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 JCU
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,241 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

Fail 29 Aug 2014 39,241 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 4 Sep 2013 37,513 miles

2x rear wheel arches corroded

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

battery clamp missing but battery is still supported

Fail 4 Sep 2013 37,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

2x rear wheel arches corroded

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 35,478 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 35,478 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 33,916 miles

o\s suspension slightly lower than n\s

Pass 9 Sep 2010 32,411 miles

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

o\s suspension slightly low

Pass 10 Sep 2009 30,762 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 30,762 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 26,283 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 16,798 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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R372 JCU is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R372 JCU, 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 R372 JCU registered?

R372 JCU is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R372 JCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R372 JCU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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