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R665 BJW

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,934 mi
Last recorded56,934 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR665 BJW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Jul 2017 56,934 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pedal travel long but still has reserve

front suspension low but still has clearance between bump stops and tyres not fouling bodywork

offside rear arch corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 54,908 miles

both front floor pans corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2016 54,716 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front floor pans corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2015 52,936 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 52,915 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 52,621 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 49,641 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 49,640 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 49,482 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 48,803 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 48,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 7 Dec 2006 47,858 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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R665 BJW is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R665 BJW, 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 R665 BJW registered?

R665 BJW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R665 BJW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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