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R368 XFC

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

14,167 mi
Last recorded14,167 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 XFC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2025 14,167 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 13,878 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 13,472 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))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 12,786 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2018 11,907 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 11,212 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 10,602 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 9,811 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 9,170 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 8,573 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 8,018 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 7,326 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 6,862 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 6,506 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 5,990 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 5,723 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2006 52,784 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 52,783 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R368 XFC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R368 XFC, 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

How do I check the history of R368 XFC?

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What year was R368 XFC registered?

R368 XFC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R368 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R368 XFC shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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