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R405 OVJ

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,317 mi
Last recorded57,317 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 OVJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 57,317 miles

body has had rear and near side body damage

Pass 17 Mar 2008 42,175 miles

ns door step has damage but still operational

o/s/f wheel seems to be leaning more than normal no movement or play found

Fail 4 Mar 2008 42,117 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 Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

ns door step has damage but still operational

Fail 16 Feb 2007 32,410 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 32,410 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 26,324 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 25,594 miles

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

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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R405 OVJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R405 OVJ, 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 R405 OVJ registered?

R405 OVJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R405 OVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R405 OVJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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