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R497 JTD

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

44,254 mi
Last recorded44,254 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR497 JTD
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 44,254 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases section at rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Feb 2017 44,253 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust back box missing (7.3.A.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust back box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Feb 2016 39,469 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 39,469 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

water cap missing

Pass 5 Feb 2015 38,318 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2015 38,316 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 37,558 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 37,526 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 37,440 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 37,085 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 36,690 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 36,270 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 35,689 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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R497 JTD is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R497 JTD, 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 R497 JTD registered?

R497 JTD is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R497 JTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R497 JTD shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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