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R483 RNP

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

95,374 mi
Last recorded95,374 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR483 RNP
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 95,374 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 85,036 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 79,671 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear wheel arches showing signs of corrosion

Pass 13 Sep 2008 79,327 miles

Front bumper insecure

advise rear wheel arches corroded but no jagged edges

Fail 12 Sep 2008 79,324 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

advise rear wheel arches corroded but no jagged edges

Pass 28 Sep 2007 78,000 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 74,673 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 71,757 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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R483 RNP is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R483 RNP, 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 R483 RNP registered?

R483 RNP is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R483 RNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R483 RNP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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