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R876 JJW

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

28,057 mi
Last recorded28,057 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 JJW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 28,057 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 28,057 miles

Nearside Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Brake clevis joint insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 24,929 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 14,586 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 14,586 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 14,443 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 14,127 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 13,758 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 13,404 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 12,840 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 11,778 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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R876 JJW is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R876 JJW, 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 R876 JJW registered?

R876 JJW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R876 JJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R876 JJW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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