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R35 FOK

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2012
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,407 mi
Last recorded66,407 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 FOK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2011 66,407 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Aug 2011 66,407 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 58,825 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 58,820 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 49,913 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 44,367 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm.

BOTH Rear Wheelarches corroding.

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

Damage to O/S/F Bodywork.

Damage to O/S/R Door.

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Fail 4 Sep 2008 44,367 miles

BOTH Rear Tyres worn to 3mm.

BOTH Rear Wheelarches corroding.

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

Damage to O/S/F Bodywork.

Damage to O/S/R Door.

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Plastic Sill Covers fitted.

Pass 21 Aug 2007 41,737 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 41,400 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 41,400 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 36,503 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 36,186 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 29,301 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 29,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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R35 FOK is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R35 FOK, 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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R35 FOK is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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