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R458 BDL

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,272 mi
Last recorded48,272 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 BDL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 48,272 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 48,272 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 46,647 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2013 44,977 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,199 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 41,461 miles

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Jul 2010 40,176 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 38,826 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 38,826 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 37,940 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 36,793 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 35,649 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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R458 BDL is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R458 BDL, 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 R458 BDL registered?

R458 BDL is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 14 October 1997.

Is R458 BDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R458 BDL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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