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R810 SOJ

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

63,513 mi
Last recorded63,513 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR810 SOJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2018 63,513 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Arches corroded - nearside and offside rear

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange and back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm - forward mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake effort (offside) lower compared to opposite side

Pass 9 Mar 2017 59,043 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 52,448 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 50,727 miles

signs of some corrosion to off side rear outer wheel arch, no jagged edges at test time

Pass 30 Mar 2012 50,427 miles

signs of some corrosion and weakening to both near side and off side rear wheel arches (no excessive jagged edges at test time )

Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,024 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 49,735 miles

front suspesion low

near side front beam image just reached lowest height settings for m o t pass o k at test time

off side rear outer wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges

rear suspension high

Fail 26 Mar 2010 49,725 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front suspesion low

off side rear outer wheel arch corroded but no sharp edges

rear suspension high

Pass 6 Apr 2009 49,056 miles

all four indicaters disscolouring slightly. (BORDERLINE PASS)

hand brake light flickers on on dashboard. o k at test time

off side rear wheel arch heavily corroded but no jagged edges at test time

signs of some corrosion and wqeakening to near side and off side floor pans to sill lips full lengths of car .NO HOLES AT TEST TIME

Fail 3 Apr 2009 49,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

all four indicaters disscolouring slightly. (BORDERLINE PASS)

hand brake light flickers on on dashboard. o k at test time

off side rear wheel arch heavily corroded but no jagged edges at test time

signs of some corrosion and wqeakening to near side and off side floor pans to sill lips full lengths of car .NO HOLES AT TEST TIME

Fail 21 Apr 2008 48,417 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 48,417 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 47,286 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2007 47,286 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 45,535 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2006 45,527 miles

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

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

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

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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R810 SOJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R810 SOJ, 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 R810 SOJ registered?

R810 SOJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R810 SOJ safe to buy?

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