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R113 SSB

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2023
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

20,008 mi
Last recorded20,008 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR113 SSB
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2022 20,008 miles

Sill sections fitted with plastic covers

Pass 9 Nov 2018 19,983 miles

tyres perished/ cracked

Pass 17 Dec 2015 19,955 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 19,916 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2014 19,916 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front number plate damaged

Pass 29 Mar 2012 15,791 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 14,807 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 13,450 miles

exhaust system showing deterioration

Fail 6 Apr 2009 13,450 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system showing deterioration

Pass 8 Apr 2008 12,043 miles

exhaust system has limited life.

Pass 4 Apr 2007 10,786 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 9,284 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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R113 SSB is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R113 SSB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R113 SSB?

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What year was R113 SSB registered?

R113 SSB is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R113 SSB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R113 SSB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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