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R962 JTE

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,271 mi
Last recorded41,271 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR962 JTE
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 41,271 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 41,271 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2024 41,571 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight underbody corrosion inner sills/arches

Pass 8 Jul 2023 38,378 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Radius arm slight play

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 30,065 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

slight under body corrosion/inner sills/arches

Pass 25 Jul 2013 29,759 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 29,236 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,458 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 28,458 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,575 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2010 27,575 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jul 2009 26,267 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 26,267 miles

Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 24,453 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 23,008 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 21,035 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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R962 JTE is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R962 JTE, 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 R962 JTE registered?

R962 JTE is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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