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R208 HDF

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

18,158 mi
Last recorded18,158 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 HDF
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2016 18,158 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 18 Aug 2014 16,732 miles

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

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

rear suspension weak in damping

Pass 6 Aug 2013 15,221 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 13,723 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 12,315 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2011 12,315 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 11,456 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 11,086 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 11,039 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 10,871 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 10,469 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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R208 HDF is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R208 HDF, 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 R208 HDF registered?

R208 HDF is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R208 HDF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 HDF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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