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R902 GGO

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,793 mi
Last recorded56,793 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 GGO
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 56,793 miles

corrosion on both rear wheel arches

rear suspension has reduced effect

Pass 20 May 2008 54,959 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

rear brakes have a slightly uneven application

Pass 25 May 2007 53,323 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 53,323 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 May 2006 50,954 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 50,954 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

outer sill no tested sill cover fitted

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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R902 GGO is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R902 GGO, 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 R902 GGO registered?

R902 GGO is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R902 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R902 GGO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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