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R362 DVC

1997 Rover 100

Green Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,764 mi
Last recorded123,764 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR362 DVC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 14 Aug 2020 123,764 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 123,370 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 122,436 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 120,886 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 119,395 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 115,294 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre cracking on outter sidewall

surface corrosion on fuel lines

Pass 5 Mar 2010 109,911 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 103,551 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 95,133 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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R362 DVC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R362 DVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R362 DVC registered?

R362 DVC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R362 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R362 DVC shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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