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R593 DYJ

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

42,561 mi
Last recorded42,561 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 DYJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 42,561 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 42,561 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2014 36,301 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 36,301 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 29,633 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 27,941 miles

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

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

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

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

rear tyre's sidewall's perished

Fail 28 Jul 2011 27,941 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

rear tyre's sidewall's perished

Pass 23 Jul 2010 25,762 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 28 Jul 2009 20,997 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 16,638 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 13,144 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 9,869 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 6,827 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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R593 DYJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R593 DYJ, 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 R593 DYJ registered?

R593 DYJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R593 DYJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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