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R317 AHK

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,491 mi
Last recorded36,491 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 AHK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 36,491 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 36,218 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 35,758 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 33,754 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 32,694 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,846 miles

suspension pump up soon.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 31,460 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 31,460 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,716 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 29,275 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 28,001 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Sep 2006 25,917 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 25,917 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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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R317 AHK is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R317 AHK, 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 R317 AHK registered?

R317 AHK is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R317 AHK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R317 AHK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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