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R215 AAW

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

52,409 mi
Last recorded52,409 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 AAW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 52,409 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 41,692 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 39,770 miles

n/s wiper blade split

nail in o/s/r tyre

suspension low

Pass 9 May 2009 38,335 miles

rear brake binding

suspension low

Pass 2 May 2008 36,879 miles

both front and rear subframes showing corrosion

fuel filler neck corroded

handbrake cables corroded

n/s wiper blade split

Pass 5 May 2007 34,943 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2006 32,834 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2006 32,834 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

handbrake over adjusted

rear wheel arches corroded

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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R215 AAW is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R215 AAW, 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 R215 AAW registered?

R215 AAW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R215 AAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R215 AAW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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