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R308 KAN

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

44,399 mi
Last recorded44,399 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR308 KAN
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2024 44,399 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear valance to floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 44,347 miles

Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear valence to floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Both front inner reflectives (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 41,642 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 38,441 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2020 36,076 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Oct 2019 34,167 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2018 31,808 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

plastic cover sills fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2017 29,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Note plastic cover sills fitted

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides, advanced uneven wear BORDERLINE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 26,697 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 24,941 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 21,652 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2013 18,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 14,683 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 13,887 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2011 13,841 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

offside front inner sill/floor corroded

rear wheel arches corroded/sharp edges

side covers fitted to sills, not allowing full inspection

Pass 1 Oct 2010 13,611 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 13,092 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2009 13,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fluid suspension very low

front tyres soft

Pass 6 Oct 2008 12,318 miles

sursension low

Fail 4 Oct 2007 11,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 11,536 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 10,825 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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R308 KAN is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R308 KAN, 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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R308 KAN is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 9 October 1997.

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