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R334 HBR

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,272 mi
Last recorded55,272 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 HBR
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2007 55,272 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 55,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Apr 2006 44,863 miles

coolant leak from radiator

Fail 21 Mar 2006 44,820 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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R334 HBR is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R334 HBR, 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 R334 HBR registered?

R334 HBR is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 27 September 1997.

Is R334 HBR safe to buy?

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