MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,826 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/s o/s centre and rear floors in a rusty condition but sound
Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
all steel brake pipes slightly rusty but sound
n/s o/s centre and rear floors in a rusty condtion but sound
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R871 SJW is a 1997 Rover 100 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 R871 SJW, 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 R871 SJW registered?
R871 SJW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R871 SJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R871 SJW shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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