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R702 HAA

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

22,972 mi
Last recorded22,972 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR702 HAA
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 22,972 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Centre sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2025 22,772 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 20,758 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 17,979 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 17,512 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 16,052 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 15,151 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 14,787 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 14,453 miles

offside front and rear floor to sill corroded

offside rear inner wheel arch corroded

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 28 Jun 2016 14,121 miles

flooring corroded in the corners

Pass 7 Jul 2015 13,739 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 13,344 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 13,344 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 12,900 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 12,472 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 11,943 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 11,313 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 11,313 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 10,555 miles

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

plastic sills

Pass 26 Jun 2008 9,701 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

some test items hidden

Pass 17 Jul 2007 9,009 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

some test items hidden

Pass 18 Jul 2006 7,853 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R702 HAA is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R702 HAA, 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

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What year was R702 HAA registered?

R702 HAA is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R702 HAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R702 HAA shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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