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R720 FHG

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

38,311 mi
Last recorded38,311 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 FHG
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 38,311 miles

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors jack points (2.4.A.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 38,311 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors jack points (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 35,735 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 35,111 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,357 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 33,476 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 33,476 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 10 Sep 2010 32,743 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 32,743 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 31,999 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 31,999 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,230 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 29,718 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 27,882 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2005 25,865 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 25,865 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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R720 FHG is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R720 FHG, 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 R720 FHG registered?

R720 FHG is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 17 September 1997.

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