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R393 YJU

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,626 mi
Last recorded76,626 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 YJU
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2017 76,626 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak ()

both outer drive shaft gaiters perished

nearside front floor has slight corrosion

Fail 16 Mar 2017 76,620 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

both outer drive shaft gaiters perished

Pass 30 Oct 2015 70,229 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 70,229 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor in two places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre floor (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 67,857 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Jun 2013 67,840 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 66,316 miles

Front indicaters pale.

N/S/R Indicater pale.

O/S and N/S Front floor to sills coroded.

O/S and N/S Front floors coroded.

Plastic sill covers fitted. Full sill inspection not carried out.

Rear tyres worn.

Wipers split.

Pass 20 Jan 2011 64,672 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 62,780 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 62,766 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 52,022 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front tyres have kerb damage,cord/ply not showing

plastic sill finishers fitted as standard,suspect outer sills corroded,unable to examine

Pass 4 Mar 2008 47,548 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 47,521 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 43,380 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 38,614 miles

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

SUSPENSION APPEARS TO BE LOW,WOULD ADVISE PUMP-UP,

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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R393 YJU is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R393 YJU, 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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R393 YJU is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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