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R531 AKM

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

52,784 mi
Last recorded52,784 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 AKM
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 52,784 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 52,784 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 51,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 49,919 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 49,919 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2005 47,906 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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R531 AKM is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R531 AKM, 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 R531 AKM registered?

R531 AKM is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 4 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R531 AKM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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