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R335 UKW

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,702 mi
Last recorded65,702 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR335 UKW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2021 65,702 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

underside corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2021 65,502 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres close to subframe

Fail 26 Jan 2021 65,501 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor pan holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres close to subframe

Pass 14 Jan 2020 50,419 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 33,273 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 24,224 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2017 23,629 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 23,629 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 20,737 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 16,448 miles

rear tyres cracking

Pass 18 Oct 2013 13,712 miles

exhaust flexi corroded and minor leak

Fail 18 Oct 2013 13,712 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust flexi corroded and minor leak

Pass 20 Oct 2012 11,365 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly on inner sidewalls

Fail 19 Oct 2012 11,360 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

both rear tyres cracking slightly on inner sidewalls

Pass 21 Oct 2011 8,779 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 8,779 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 8,326 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 7,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 7,618 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 7,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 7,119 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 6,719 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 6,719 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 6,408 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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R335 UKW is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R335 UKW, 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 R335 UKW registered?

R335 UKW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R335 UKW safe to buy?

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