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R51 MPB

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,279 mi
Last recorded68,279 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR51 MPB
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2013 68,279 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 68,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 56,933 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 48,359 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 41,442 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 36,593 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 32,261 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 28,137 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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R51 MPB is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,396cc 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 R51 MPB, 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 R51 MPB registered?

R51 MPB is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 4 December 1997.

Is R51 MPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R51 MPB 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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