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R719 BOK

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

75,662 mi
Last recorded75,662 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 BOK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2014 75,662 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

underneath brake pipes greased and cannot be properly inspected

Fail 11 Feb 2014 75,376 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

underneath brake pipes greased and cannot be properly inspected

Pass 15 Feb 2013 64,659 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2013 64,594 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2012 52,828 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

both rear wheel arches deteriorated

Pass 16 Feb 2011 49,396 miles

both rear wheel arches deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,325 miles

both rear wheel arches becoming corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2009 43,521 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 40,796 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 40,796 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2007 37,670 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 37,670 miles

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

Nearside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 21 Feb 2006 32,770 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 32,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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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R719 BOK is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R719 BOK, 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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R719 BOK is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 18 November 1997.

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