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R355 ADM

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

62,873 mi
Last recorded62,873 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR355 ADM
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 62,873 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 56,622 miles

rear reg plate deteriorated.

Fail 20 Jan 2010 56,622 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

rear reg plate deteriorated.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 49,502 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 49,502 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2008 49,495 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 47,803 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 47,803 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 44,397 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 44,397 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 41,288 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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R355 ADM is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 R355 ADM, 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 R355 ADM registered?

R355 ADM is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R355 ADM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R355 ADM shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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