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R352 XKM

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

34,941 mi
Last recorded34,941 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR352 XKM
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2024 34,941 miles

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

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

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

surface rust build up on suspension componets

Pass 16 Jun 2023 34,391 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 33,756 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 32,412 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 31,739 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 30,165 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 27,838 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 22,349 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,264 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,264 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 22,264 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 22,042 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2013 21,856 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 21,483 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 20,817 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 19,741 miles

front suspension low

reduced damping effect on rear suspension

Pass 22 Oct 2009 17,993 miles

offside front floor corroded

poor damping effect on rear suspension

Fail 22 Oct 2009 17,993 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front floor corroded

poor damping effect on rear suspension

Pass 28 Oct 2008 17,221 miles

offside front floor corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2008 17,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front floor corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2007 16,245 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

offside front floor corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2007 16,245 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front floor corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2006 15,098 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 15,095 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 13,981 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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R352 XKM is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 XKM, 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 XKM registered?

R352 XKM is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R352 XKM safe to buy?

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