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R562 VLU

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2024
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

31,811 mi
Last recorded31,811 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR562 VLU
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 31,811 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH from flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 29,178 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 21,709 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 17,754 miles

Nearside slight corrosion in floor pan.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight perishing in all tyre walls.

Pass 17 Jun 2019 13,101 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 13,035 miles

Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2016 13,011 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 12,913 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 12,614 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 12,273 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 11,927 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 11,425 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 10,906 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 10,321 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 9,694 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 8,983 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 8,033 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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R562 VLU is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 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 R562 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.

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What year was R562 VLU registered?

R562 VLU is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R562 VLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R562 VLU shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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