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R673 JDF

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

67,012 mi
Last recorded67,012 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR673 JDF
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2012 67,012 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 66,919 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 61,313 miles

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

offside and nearside outer sills as fitted covers

Fail 7 Jun 2011 61,202 miles

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

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

offside and nearside outer sills as fitted covers

Pass 18 Jun 2010 58,873 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 55,316 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 55,316 miles

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

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

suspension low

Pass 18 Aug 2008 52,513 miles

O/S & N/S rear parking brake cables in poor condition

Fail 18 Aug 2008 52,513 miles

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

O/S & N/S rear parking brake cables in poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2007 49,041 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 49,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 44,945 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 44,945 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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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R673 JDF is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R673 JDF, 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 R673 JDF registered?

R673 JDF is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R673 JDF safe to buy?

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