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R164 VRK

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

65,076 mi
Last recorded65,076 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2018
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 VRK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2018 65,076 miles

Body has slight corrosion front floor (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion rear arches (6.1.B.2)

Fail 1 Nov 2017 64,211 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both wheel arches corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2016 63,499 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear both wheel arches corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2015 62,316 miles

Rear both arches slightly corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2014 60,591 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 59,389 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 56,894 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 52,523 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 48,311 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 48,311 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 42,937 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 39,138 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 36,605 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 36,093 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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R164 VRK is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R164 VRK, 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 R164 VRK registered?

R164 VRK is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R164 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R164 VRK shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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