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R570 LLJ

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,607 mi
Last recorded76,607 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR570 LLJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 76,607 miles

long travel on hand brake

Fail 2 Feb 2009 76,606 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

long travel on hand brake

Pass 18 Oct 2007 72,199 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 72,199 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 70,757 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 70,757 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R570 LLJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R570 LLJ, 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 R570 LLJ registered?

R570 LLJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 13 September 1997.

Is R570 LLJ safe to buy?

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