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R79 AMA

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,292 mi
Last recorded39,292 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 AMA
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 39,292 miles

Brake fluid level low but over min and light on dash due to faulty sensor

Drivers rear tyre wall cracking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Passenger raduis arm slight play

Rear suspension bounce only just met requirment.

Fail 10 Jun 2010 39,290 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Radius arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Brake fluid level low but over min and light on dash due to faulty sensor

Drivers rear tyre wall cracking

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Passenger raduis arm slight play

Rear suspension bounce only just met requirment.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 34,623 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2009 34,623 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,688 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 16,773 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 8,970 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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R79 AMA is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R79 AMA, 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 R79 AMA registered?

R79 AMA is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R79 AMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R79 AMA shows 7 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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