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R393 YOK

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests26 (23 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate88.5%

Mileage

41,788 mi
Last recorded41,788 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR393 YOK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

23 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 41,788 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2025 36,178 miles
Fail 1 May 2025 36,174 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 May 2024 34,088 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 29,940 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 29,924 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 29,709 miles

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

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 28,685 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 27,482 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 26,350 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 25,606 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 24,944 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 23,962 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 23,192 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 22,623 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 21,727 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 20,686 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 19,552 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 17,661 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 15,567 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 15,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2008 14,322 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 13,161 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 13,161 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 13,099 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 13,099 miles

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

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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R393 YOK is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.5%.

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 R393 YOK, 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 R393 YOK registered?

R393 YOK is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 2 December 1997.

Is R393 YOK safe to buy?

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