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R450 JPD

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

42,881 mi
Last recorded42,881 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 JPD
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2015 42,881 miles

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 22 Nov 2014 39,226 miles

N/S H/BRAKE LOW

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

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

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

REAR BRAKES REQUIRE ATTENTION

Pass 25 Nov 2013 36,067 miles

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

SERIOUS ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 22 Nov 2013 36,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

SERIOUS ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 32,564 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 30,383 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 30,383 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 28,029 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 25,673 miles

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

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

front suspension low recomend pump up.

slight play in n/s/r radius arm bearings.

Pass 27 Oct 2008 25,363 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 25,357 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 25,160 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 24,157 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 24,157 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

n/s hand brake low. inbalance in front brakes.

Pass 6 Oct 2005 21,789 miles

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

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

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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R450 JPD 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 73.3%.

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 R450 JPD, 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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R450 JPD is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 30 October 1997.

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