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R376 GGJ

1997 Rover 100

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

56,385 mi
Last recorded56,385 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 GGJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 56,385 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2024 56,385 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 55,417 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Jun 2023 55,417 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 May 2022 54,960 miles
Fail 7 May 2022 54,960 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2021 53,723 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 53,551 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 53,551 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 52,103 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2019 52,103 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread remaining also perished (5.2.3 (e))

front fluid suspension slightly deflated

Pass 6 Oct 2017 51,308 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 51,308 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 50,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 May 2016 50,394 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tread remaining (4.1.E.1)

oil leaking from sump

Pass 21 Oct 2014 49,529 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 14 Oct 2014 49,529 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2012 48,207 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 47,174 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Sep 2010 46,230 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front suspension low

over heating

Fail 29 Sep 2010 46,230 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front suspension low

over heating

Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,560 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 10 Aug 2009 45,560 miles

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 12 Jul 2008 44,701 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/door mirror missing.

Fail 11 Jul 2008 44,701 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/door mirror missing.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 42,843 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 42,843 miles

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

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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R376 GGJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R376 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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R376 GGJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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