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R87 XJW

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,587 mi
Last recorded60,587 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 XJW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2012 60,587 miles

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres slight cracking outer side walls

Pass 10 Feb 2011 54,682 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Feb 2010 52,487 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 52,487 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 50,632 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 50,632 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 47,826 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 47,826 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 43,037 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 42,176 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2006 42,176 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R87 XJW is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R87 XJW, 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 R87 XJW registered?

R87 XJW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R87 XJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R87 XJW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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