CarVerify

Free Car Check

R945 JFD

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

17,649 mi
Last recorded17,649 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Rover
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR945 JFD
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 17,649 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

after market exhaust fitted

bucket seats fitted time of test and harness

no rear seats fitted time of test

Pass 12 Sep 2012 17,578 miles

front floor corroded

n/s/f tyer getting low

rear wipper blade worn

Pass 29 Mar 2011 16,636 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 16,557 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 16,557 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 16,062 miles

both front tyres cracking

exhaust in poor condition

slight exhaust leak

Fail 8 Apr 2009 16,062 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front tyres cracking

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,003 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 15,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 14,906 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
Full Rover 100 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R945 JFD is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R945 JFD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R945 JFD?

You can check the full history of R945 JFD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R945 JFD registered?

R945 JFD is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R945 JFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R945 JFD shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R945 JFD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R945 JFD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.