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R648 SLH

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

38,964 mi
Last recorded38,964 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 SLH
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2015 38,964 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 38,916 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 38,749 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 38,749 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 38,323 miles

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 38,323 miles

Front Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 37,403 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Fail 19 Sep 2011 37,403 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Sep 2010 36,358 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 35,228 miles

BOTH REAR WHEEL ARCHES HAVE CORROSION

Pass 25 Sep 2008 33,963 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 32,541 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 30,744 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 28,173 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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R648 SLH is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R648 SLH, 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 R648 SLH registered?

R648 SLH is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R648 SLH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R648 SLH shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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