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R197 CGU

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

86,195 mi
Last recorded86,195 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR197 CGU
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2015 86,195 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 81,199 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2014 74,428 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2013 69,364 miles

Oil leak

both rear wheel arches starting to rust

Pass 30 Jan 2012 64,896 miles

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

unable to examine outer sills due to sill covers

Pass 7 Feb 2011 59,664 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 55,974 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 53,023 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 53,023 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 500,586 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 45,999 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 42,647 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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R197 CGU is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R197 CGU, 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 R197 CGU registered?

R197 CGU is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R197 CGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R197 CGU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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