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R338 HNV

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,901 mi
Last recorded24,901 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 HNV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2016 24,901 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 24,012 miles

o/s and n/s sills covered with plastic trim.o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded.

Fail 13 Oct 2015 24,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s and n/s sills covered with plastic trim.o/s and n/s rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 23,073 miles

wheel arches corroded. plastic covers over sills

Pass 21 Oct 2013 22,156 miles

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

plastic covers fitted on outer sills

Fail 21 Oct 2013 22,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

plastic covers fitted on outer sills

Pass 22 Oct 2012 21,266 miles

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

n/s/r wheel arch slightly corroded

plastic covers fitted on sills

Pass 17 Oct 2011 20,264 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 19,151 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 18,287 miles

plastic covers on n/s and o/s sills

Pass 28 Oct 2008 17,410 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 16,293 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 16,293 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 15,180 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 15,180 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2005 14,072 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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R338 HNV is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R338 HNV, 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 R338 HNV registered?

R338 HNV is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R338 HNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R338 HNV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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