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R93 XRJ

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

47,190 mi
Last recorded47,190 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 XRJ
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2011 47,190 miles

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 47,190 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 45,411 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 26 Aug 2010 45,411 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Sep 2009 42,541 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 42,541 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,655 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 36,675 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 34,562 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 34,562 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2005 32,807 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 32,777 miles

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

Front suspension low

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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R93 XRJ 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 R93 XRJ, 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 R93 XRJ registered?

R93 XRJ is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R93 XRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R93 XRJ shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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