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R959 DVG

1997 Rover 100

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

32,131 mi
Last recorded32,131 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 DVG
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2014 32,131 miles

Coolant leak

sills coverd

Fail 10 Jun 2014 32,131 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

sills coverd

Pass 19 Apr 2013 31,742 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 31,742 miles

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

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 May 2012 20,024 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 14,334 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 13,283 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 12,759 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 12,202 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 11,687 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
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R959 DVG is a 1997 Rover 100 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R959 DVG, 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 R959 DVG registered?

R959 DVG is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R959 DVG safe to buy?

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