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R104 BFL

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

31,544 mi
Last recorded31,544 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 BFL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 31,544 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jul 2015 23,866 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 21,540 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 24 Jul 2014 21,540 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front tyre starting to go out of shape

Pass 10 Jul 2013 18,639 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 18,401 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 18,133 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 17,717 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 17,379 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 16,721 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 16,271 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 15,411 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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R104 BFL is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R104 BFL, 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 R104 BFL registered?

R104 BFL is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R104 BFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R104 BFL shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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