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R541 VLU

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,583 mi
Last recorded63,583 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 VLU
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2012 63,583 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 49,368 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 28,067 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 24,749 miles

nsr wheel arc corroding away

Pass 5 Aug 2008 22,377 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2007 19,319 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 19,319 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 17,282 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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R541 VLU is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red 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 R541 VLU, 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

How do I check the history of R541 VLU?

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What year was R541 VLU registered?

R541 VLU is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R541 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R541 VLU 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.

Does R541 VLU have outstanding finance?

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