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R46 WOJ

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

62,206 mi
Last recorded62,206 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR46 WOJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2009 62,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 61,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bothsides rear wheel arches rusted

nearside rear radious arm worn to excess

offside underside sill badly rusted

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

Fail 27 Oct 2008 61,667 miles

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

bothsides rear wheel arches rusted

nearside rear radious arm worn to excess

offside underside sill badly rusted

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

Pass 22 Oct 2007 58,601 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to excess

both handbrake cables rusted

both sides front floor rusted

both sides rear wheel arches rusted to excess

nearside brake efficiency slightly low

nearside front tyre worn to excess and its legal limit

rear exhaust silencer rusted to excess

suspension low all round

the nearside rear suspension radius arm pin is worn to excess

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

Pass 26 Oct 2006 55,332 miles

front brake pads worn low

n earside rear radius arm bushes worn to excess

vehicle fitted with plastic sill covers

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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R46 WOJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R46 WOJ, 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 R46 WOJ registered?

R46 WOJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R46 WOJ safe to buy?

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