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R102 CGL

1997 Rover 100

Green Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,771 mi
Last recorded83,771 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 CGL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 83,771 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 82,161 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 75,773 miles

parking brake efficiency borderline pass at 16%

Fail 20 Sep 2006 75,771 miles

Nearside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2005 71,756 miles

Adjusted nearside headlamp aim too pass mot.

Both front to rear brake pipes corroded.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front inner brake pipe corroded.

Replaced broken number plate to pass mot.

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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R102 CGL is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R102 CGL, 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 R102 CGL registered?

R102 CGL is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R102 CGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 CGL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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