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R573 VKJ

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,610 mi
Last recorded106,610 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 VKJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2020 106,610 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 103,405 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 92,759 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 92,756 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 81,873 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 69,435 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 56,275 miles

oil leaks

Pass 6 Dec 2014 44,194 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 35,195 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 28,292 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 28,292 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 23,841 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 23,831 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 15,430 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 9,594 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Dec 2009 9,594 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 6,515 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

loose rust inside rear exhaust silencer

Fail 1 Nov 2008 6,515 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

loose rust inside rear exhaust silencer

Pass 25 Oct 2007 3,825 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 3,071 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 2,929 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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R573 VKJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 R573 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 R573 VKJ registered?

R573 VKJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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