1997 Rover 100 1.5L Diesel · R109 XRJ
1997 Rover 100 (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 72,193 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- ROVER 100
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/12/2007
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01/09/2007)
- Recorded Mileage
- 72,193 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1527cc
R109 XRJ Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2006
- 72,193 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R109 XRJ Mileage History
- 03/11/200472,143 mi
- 15/12/200672,190 mi+47 mi
- 20/12/200672,193 mi+3 mi
Average of roughly 23 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
R109 XRJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Rover 100 (R109 XRJ) between November 2004 and December 2006.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 20 December 2006 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (3 issues), Bodywork (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mounting”; “Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountin”; “Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)”.