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R539 CDL

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

52,107 mi
Last recorded52,107 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR539 CDL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 52,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

play in both rear radius arm bushes

sill covers fitted

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2007 45,520 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 45,455 miles

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

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

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

aux drive belt cracking up....

brake efforts only just passed....

general under body corrosion....

n/s/r tyre tread close to limit......

o/s/r suspension pipe corroded, n/s corroding....

screen ashers gelled....

Pass 29 Nov 2006 42,745 miles

Rear radius arm bushes worn.

Fail 28 Nov 2006 42,745 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear radius arm bushes worn.

Pass 17 Nov 2005 36,721 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

crack in windscreen to limit on zone a

front suspension ride hieght low

nsf driveshaft inner gaiter small pin hole

Fail 17 Nov 2005 36,721 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

crack in windscreen to limit on zone a

front suspension ride hieght low

nsf driveshaft inner gaiter small pin hole

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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R539 CDL is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R539 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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R539 CDL is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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