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R337 DPN

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,892 mi
Last recorded33,892 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 DPN
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 33,892 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside sill has slight surface rust

Suspension components corroded front and rear

Unable to fully assess sills due to plastic covers

Pass 11 Mar 2021 31,718 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front view of brake pads restricted

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 29,593 miles

Suspension & Steering components corrosion to surfaces

Fail 17 Mar 2020 29,590 miles

Emissions not tested leak on exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe has hole in leaking gasses (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension & Steering components corrosion to surfaces

Pass 14 Sep 2018 27,588 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Slight corrosion to front suspension components.. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2017 25,979 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

unable to check outer sills due to covers

various components surface corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2014 25,616 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 23,583 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2011 21,957 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2011 21,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2010 20,367 miles

headlamp switch

Pass 3 Oct 2009 19,623 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2008 18,992 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 17,818 miles

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

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

headlight switch

Pass 30 Sep 2006 16,621 miles

nearside front headlight

Pass 27 Sep 2005 15,547 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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R337 DPN is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R337 DPN, 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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R337 DPN is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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