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R872 LOJ

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

62,011 mi
Last recorded62,011 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR872 LOJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 62,011 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

sill covers fitted

surface and chassis corrsion in places

Fail 27 Mar 2012 62,006 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

side sill covers fitted

surface and chassis corrsion in places

Fail 21 Mar 2011 55,056 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

un able to inspect sills covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,056 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

un able to inspect sills covers fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2010 47,515 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 47,515 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 44,892 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 36,778 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 31 May 2007 12,868 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 May 2007 31,161 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

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

Pass 20 May 2006 27,882 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 27,853 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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R872 LOJ is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R872 LOJ, 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 R872 LOJ registered?

R872 LOJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R872 LOJ safe to buy?

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