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R438 PWL

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

57,351 mi
Last recorded57,351 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR438 PWL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 57,351 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

damage to rear of vehicle.

osf tyre perrished.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 56,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bodywork damage to rear offside quater panel area

plastic covers on outer sills

slight corrosion to rear outer waheel arches

slight corrsion to suspension components

Pass 16 Jul 2010 54,762 miles

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch & body work damage to offside rear a frame.

Fail 15 Jul 2010 54,756 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer wheel arch & body work damage to offside rear a frame.

Pass 8 Jul 2009 52,829 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 47,746 miles

damage to o/s/r wing

Pass 26 Jun 2007 40,682 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 37,070 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2005 33,377 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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R438 PWL is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R438 PWL, 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 R438 PWL registered?

R438 PWL is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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