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R915 GGO

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,120 mi
Last recorded117,120 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR915 GGO
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 117,120 miles

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

sill covers

Pass 25 Jan 2011 106,345 miles

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)

sill covers

Fail 21 Jan 2011 106,326 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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)

sill covers

Pass 21 Jan 2010 94,191 miles

sill covers fitted

slight juddering on h/brake os

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2010 94,112 miles

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

sill covers fitted

slight juddering on h/brake os

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2009 82,461 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Jan 2009 82,421 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 68,629 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2007 56,902 miles

both rear radius arms were greased by the presenter of the vehicle prior to driving into the garage for its MOT, as grease removes any play at time of test i feel once driven the play will be evident.

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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R915 GGO is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R915 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 R915 GGO registered?

R915 GGO is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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