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R334 MFR

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

30,501 mi
Last recorded30,501 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 30,501 miles

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel Arch Corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2019 30,501 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Inner Sill starting to corrode (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Wheel Arch Corroding (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both front starting to split (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 29,685 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 28,801 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 28,801 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 27,755 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 27,727 miles

Corrosion to offside rear wheel arch.

Oil leaking onto exhaust.

Pass 10 Dec 2014 27,503 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arches.

Fail 4 Dec 2014 27,484 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to rear wheel arches.

Pass 21 Nov 2013 27,162 miles

corrosion around rear sub-frame mountings.

Fail 19 Nov 2013 27,161 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion around rear sub-frame mountings.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 26,708 miles

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

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

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

suspension could do with blowing up

Pass 18 Nov 2011 25,835 miles

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

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

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

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

front suspension would benifit from a recharge

Pass 8 Dec 2010 24,671 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 23,267 miles

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

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

both front floors by jacking points has surface corrosion

suspension hight could be improved

Pass 4 Dec 2008 21,841 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 20,100 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 17,958 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 15,857 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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R334 MFR is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R334 MFR, 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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R334 MFR is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 12 December 1997.

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