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R522 AHJ

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,306 mi
Last recorded86,306 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 AHJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2009 86,306 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 86,283 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

all indicators starting to show signs of white light

rear valance coroded

Pass 11 Apr 2008 85,051 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion appearing floor to sill area`s.

Pass 14 Apr 2007 8,394 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 83,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2006 77,063 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

suspension slightly low

wheel arches showing corrosion

Pass 15 Jul 2006 77,063 miles

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

suspension slightly low

wheel arches showing corrosion

Pass 20 Jul 2005 68,814 miles

near side rear brake slightly sticking

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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R522 AHJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R522 AHJ, 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 R522 AHJ registered?

R522 AHJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R522 AHJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 AHJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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