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R568 VKJ

1997 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,357 mi
Last recorded90,357 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR568 VKJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 90,357 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 11 Mar 2010 90,357 miles

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

Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Mar 2009 84,107 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OUTER SEALS NOT CHECKED DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 84,107 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

OUTER SEALS NOT CHECKED DUE TO PLASTIC COVERS

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 81,972 miles

full inspection of sills not possible, covered in mouldings,

Pass 9 Oct 2006 79,009 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 68,894 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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R568 VKJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R568 VKJ, 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 R568 VKJ registered?

R568 VKJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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