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R352 MFR

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

56,907 mi
Last recorded56,907 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 MFR
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 56,907 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 56,901 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 56,593 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sub Frame Mounting Area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced SubFrame Mounting (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2021 56,212 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (Rigid Section in Clamp also) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Jan 2021 56,212 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (Rigid Section in Clamp also) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2020 55,826 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 55,311 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 55,308 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 54,739 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2018 54,736 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 53,732 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2017 53,721 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jan 2016 52,457 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2015 50,964 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 50,271 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2013 48,518 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 46,282 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 45,197 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 43,251 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside front inner sill corroded

rear lower vallance corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sill due to covers being fitted

unable to fully inspect welding repair due to underseal

Fail 20 Jan 2010 43,219 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside front inner sill corroded

rear lower vallance corroded

unable to fully inspect outer sill due to covers being fitted

Pass 20 Jan 2009 42,314 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 41,481 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

suspension ride height low

unable tto fully inspect outer sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2007 40,488 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2007 40,488 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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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R352 MFR is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R352 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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What year was R352 MFR registered?

R352 MFR is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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