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R472 BEW

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,755 mi
Last recorded57,755 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR472 BEW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 57,755 miles

brake pipes rusty

exhaust has a slight leak of exhaust gasses

nsr handbrake cable poor condition

rear arches corroded

rear brake performance low

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2016 48,807 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 23 Apr 2016 48,802 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 18 Feb 2015 40,020 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Feb 2015 40,018 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 31,881 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 31,881 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 26,265 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Fail 23 Feb 2013 26,265 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2012 26,248 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2011 26,202 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 26,170 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 26,170 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 26,078 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 25,879 miles

cover missing on off side front seat belt fastener

Pass 26 Apr 2007 25,643 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 25,641 miles

o/s front seatbelt fastner cover missing

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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R472 BEW is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R472 BEW, 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 R472 BEW registered?

R472 BEW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R472 BEW safe to buy?

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