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R727 CJN

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

61,614 mi
Last recorded61,614 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR727 CJN
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 61,614 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 May 2015 61,614 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2014 61,565 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 61,546 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 61,107 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 60,172 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 58,096 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 53,986 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 53,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,321 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 50,321 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 22 May 2007 47,292 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2007 47,292 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 42,489 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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R727 CJN is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R727 CJN, 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 R727 CJN registered?

R727 CJN is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R727 CJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R727 CJN shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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