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R339 CTG

1997 Rover 100

Green Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,769 mi
Last recorded53,769 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR339 CTG
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2007 53,769 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2007 53,563 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 45,719 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2006 45,719 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight movement in both rear wheels

umderbody corrosion †unable to see brake pafs due to wheel trims fitted

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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R339 CTG is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,527cc diesel 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 R339 CTG, 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 R339 CTG registered?

R339 CTG is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 27 August 1997.

Is R339 CTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R339 CTG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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