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R129 HFR

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

16,931 mi
Last recorded16,931 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 HFR
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 13 Aug 2013 16,931 miles

near side rear tyre cracking on the side wall. ok for test but needs changing asap

Pass 3 Sep 2012 15,424 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 15,058 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 14,052 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 13,162 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 12,182 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 10,914 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 9,996 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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R129 HFR is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R129 HFR, 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

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What year was R129 HFR registered?

R129 HFR is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R129 HFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 HFR shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R129 HFR have outstanding finance?

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