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R170 BRL

1997 Rover 100

White Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2025
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

23,509 mi
Last recorded23,509 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 BRL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2024 23,509 miles

Rear Valance corroded outside of prescribed area

Pass 14 Jun 2023 23,094 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 23,085 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Fuel pipe damaged wheel arch (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2015 21,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Oct 2015 21,872 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tread depth (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2014 20,398 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 20,398 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 19,077 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 17,786 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 16,584 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 15,598 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 14,618 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 14,618 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2008 13,645 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 12,741 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 12,741 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 11,721 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 11,721 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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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R170 BRL is a 1997 Rover 100 in White with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R170 BRL, 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 R170 BRL registered?

R170 BRL is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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