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R285 ADX

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

27,384 mi
Last recorded27,384 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 ADX
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 27,384 miles

under vehicle surface corrosion

Pass 1 Sep 2014 24,669 miles

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Fail 29 Aug 2014 24,667 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Under vehicle general corrosion.

Pass 3 Sep 2013 19,746 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2012 17,558 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 11 Aug 2011 16,817 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 18 Aug 2010 16,056 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 15,595 miles

Front suspension low

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 15,149 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 14,571 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 13,839 miles

front bumper damaged both sides

Pass 31 Aug 2005 12,971 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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R285 ADX 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 R285 ADX, 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 R285 ADX registered?

R285 ADX is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R285 ADX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R285 ADX 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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