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R439 MGJ

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

49,167 mi
Last recorded49,167 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR439 MGJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2013 49,167 miles

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

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

plastic covering both outer sill panels

Pass 6 Nov 2012 47,423 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 46,366 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 44,176 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 41,820 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2009 41,795 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,501 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 41,501 miles

Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 40,969 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 40,927 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 38,041 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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R439 MGJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R439 MGJ, 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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What year was R439 MGJ registered?

R439 MGJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R439 MGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R439 MGJ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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