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R391 HEC

1997 Rover 100

Red Diesel 1527cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

95,466 mi
Last recorded95,466 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR391 HEC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,527cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2010 95,466 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre rear metal brake pipe showing advanced corosion

front no plate minor damage

n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes in poor condition

n/s front floor showing advanced corosion

Pass 14 Jun 2010 95,466 miles

centre rear metal brake pipe showing advanced corosion

front no plate minor damage

n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes in poor condition

n/s front floor showing advanced corosion

Pass 28 Mar 2009 88,199 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 88,118 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s rear tyre slighty deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2008 84,488 miles

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

o/s n/s rear tyres outer sidewalls deterioated (cracking)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 84,488 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s n/s rear tyres outer sidewalls deterioated (cracking)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 80,937 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 80,890 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 78,055 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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R391 HEC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,527cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R391 HEC, 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 R391 HEC registered?

R391 HEC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 25 November 1997.

Is R391 HEC safe to buy?

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