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R136 BFL

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

33,124 mi
Last recorded33,124 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR136 BFL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2010 33,124 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 30,443 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front number plate cracked

Pass 8 Jul 2008 29,128 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 28,212 miles

crack in front number plate

exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2006 26,500 miles

crack in front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre 3mm!

slight exhaust blow

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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R136 BFL is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R136 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 R136 BFL registered?

R136 BFL is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R136 BFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R136 BFL shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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