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R464 CDL

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

63,769 mi
Last recorded63,769 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 CDL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 63,769 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

body sills cannot be fully inspected body kit fitted

Fail 24 Jul 2013 63,769 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,840 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 57,840 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front discs are worn

Pass 22 Jun 2011 53,648 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 53,648 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 53,637 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING EARLY SIGNS OF AGE(STARTING TO PERISH)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 53,637 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SHOWING EARLY SIGNS OF AGE(STARTING TO PERISH)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 52,650 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 51,604 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 51,604 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 48,738 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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R464 CDL is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 R464 CDL, 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 R464 CDL registered?

R464 CDL is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R464 CDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R464 CDL shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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