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R61 JTE

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

36,016 mi
Last recorded36,016 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 JTE
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2007 36,016 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

offside outer wheel arch slightly corroded

spare tyre pressure low

Pass 22 Nov 2006 33,334 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 33,334 miles

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

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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R61 JTE is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 R61 JTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R61 JTE registered?

R61 JTE is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R61 JTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R61 JTE shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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