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R372 AAB

1997 Rover 100

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

187,477 mi
Last recorded187,477 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR372 AAB
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 187,477 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged catch has slight fault (7.1.2 (d))

Offside headlight image slightly distorted

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2024 187,462 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor and box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged catch has slight fault (7.1.2 (d))

Offside headlight image slightly distorted

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 179,888 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 24 Jan 2022 171,399 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test all ()

corrosion evident nearside and offside outer body sills (sill covers fitted)

Pass 14 Jan 2021 164,633 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

nearside and offside front tyres worn low at edges of tread

Pass 14 Jan 2020 159,031 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 25 Jan 2019 151,031 miles

Nearside Front Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

corrosion evident front lower crossmember

Pass 19 Jan 2018 144,558 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 139,442 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 134,116 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 127,401 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 127,401 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 119,890 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 112,754 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 112,754 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 105,226 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 95,546 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 85,249 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 74,058 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 65,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 62,604 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 62,604 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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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R372 AAB is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R372 AAB, 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 R372 AAB registered?

R372 AAB is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R372 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R372 AAB shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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