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R663 HBV

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

611,186 mi
Last recorded611,186 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 HBV
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2022 611,186 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 57,620 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 43,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 43,425 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 39,004 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 30,316 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 21,937 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 21,823 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 21,382 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 21,382 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 20,845 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 20,159 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 20,159 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 19,407 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 18,595 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 18,092 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 17,702 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 17,455 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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R663 HBV is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R663 HBV, 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 R663 HBV registered?

R663 HBV is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R663 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R663 HBV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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