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R414 VEL

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

61,347 mi
Last recorded61,347 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 VEL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 61,347 miles

Offside Rear radius arm bush small play

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2025 58,496 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 54,133 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 53,896 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2021 53,895 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 51,915 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 40,672 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 37,235 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 37,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 32,617 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishedc and cracking. recommend replace.

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

Recommend tracking check.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 32,617 miles

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

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

Nearside rear tyre perishedc and cracking. recommend replace.

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

Recommend tracking check.

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 31,660 miles

suspension low

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

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

Fail 10 Sep 2012 31,660 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

o/s/r tyre cracked and perished

suspension low

Pass 19 Sep 2011 29,792 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 28,001 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 25,933 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 25,933 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2008 23,798 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

suspension level low

Pass 8 Sep 2008 23,798 miles

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

suspension level low

Pass 4 Sep 2007 21,852 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 21,852 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 19,638 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 19,638 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 adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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R414 VEL is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 R414 VEL, 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 R414 VEL registered?

R414 VEL is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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