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R467 HJW

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

73,960 mi
Last recorded73,960 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR467 HJW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2010 73,960 miles

Front number plate o.k at time of test.

N/S rear wheelarch has surface corrosion O.K at time of test.

N/s front wing area has accident damage. O.K at time of test.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S and N/S front and rear tyres O.K at time of test.

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 73,957 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Front number plate o.k at time of test.

N/S rear wheelarch has surface corrosion O.K at time of test.

N/s front wing area has accident damage. O.K at time of test.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

O/S and N/S front and rear tyres O.K at time of test.

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,303 miles

advisorys attatched

Fail 17 Jun 2009 66,303 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advisorys attatched

Pass 16 May 2008 57,569 miles
Pass 21 May 2007 52,706 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 52,706 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2006 45,152 miles

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

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

REAR O/S N/S WHEEL ARCHES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 26 May 2006 45,152 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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R467 HJW is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R467 HJW, 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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R467 HJW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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