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R559 LFG

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

22,875 mi
Last recorded22,875 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 LFG
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 22,875 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 20,443 miles

General chasis corrosion

N/S/F subframe gearbox support bar heavily corroded and holed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear footbrake efforts low

surface corrosion to front and rear subframe

Fail 18 Sep 2014 20,414 miles

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

General chasis corrosion

N/S/F subframe gearbox support bar heavily corroded and holed

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear footbrake efforts low

surface corrosion to front and rear subframe

Pass 16 Sep 2013 18,131 miles

nearside front sub-frame support bar heavily corroded/holed

radiator in poor condition

rear foot brake effort low

surface corrosion to floors/inner sills

surface corrosion to front/rear sub-frame

temp repair to front pipe

Pass 8 Sep 2012 16,027 miles

Nearside front to rear fuel pipe has slight corrosion.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 14,293 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 13,335 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 13,335 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 13,100 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 13,096 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 12,613 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 12,032 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 11,157 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 11,155 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 9,740 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2005 9,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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R559 LFG is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R559 LFG, 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 R559 LFG registered?

R559 LFG is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R559 LFG safe to buy?

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