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R643 FFR

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Oct 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

30,341 mi
Last recorded30,341 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 FFR
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 30,341 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2024 30,077 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 29,674 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 29,386 miles

All suspension items front and trear have corrosion

Pass 22 Sep 2021 28,757 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 27,878 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2019 27,219 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 26,387 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 25,317 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2017 25,312 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 24,268 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 24,266 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 23,316 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 22,475 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 21,554 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 20,514 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,475 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 18,151 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 16,769 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 15,979 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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R643 FFR is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R643 FFR, 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 R643 FFR registered?

R643 FFR is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R643 FFR safe to buy?

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