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R134 ACA

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

20,967 mi
Last recorded20,967 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 ACA
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 20,967 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 20,960 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2020 20,822 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 20,346 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 19,771 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 18,989 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 18,426 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 17,879 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 17,245 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 16,674 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 16,080 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 16,080 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 15,277 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 14,412 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2008 13,628 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2007 12,848 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 12,100 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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R134 ACA is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 R134 ACA, 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 R134 ACA registered?

R134 ACA is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R134 ACA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R134 ACA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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