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R597 JNV

1998 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,833 mi
Last recorded35,833 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Rover 10044,938 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 JNV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2013 35,833 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 30,561 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,428 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 33,305 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 31,662 miles

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perished

Fail 24 Mar 2009 31,662 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perished

Pass 26 Mar 2008 30,168 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,320 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 26,210 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2005 23,630 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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R597 JNV is a 1998 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1998 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 44,938 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 R597 JNV, 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 28 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R597 JNV registered?

R597 JNV is a 1998 Rover 100, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R597 JNV safe to buy?

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