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R422 LOJ

1997 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

60,539 mi
Last recorded60,539 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR422 LOJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2009 60,539 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 52,132 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

auxilary drive belt cracked

Fail 30 Apr 2008 52,132 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

auxilary drive belt cracked

Pass 30 Apr 2007 46,590 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2006 41,121 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2005 37,124 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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R422 LOJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R422 LOJ, 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 R422 LOJ registered?

R422 LOJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R422 LOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R422 LOJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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