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R723 ANK

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,752 mi
Last recorded73,752 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR723 ANK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2014 73,752 miles

Both Outer sill cover fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2014 73,732 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Both Outer sill cover fitted

Pass 11 Dec 2013 68,791 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 68,787 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 63,747 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 56,484 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 49,324 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 49,323 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 42,348 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 33,706 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 27,339 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 22,524 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 17,478 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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R723 ANK is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R723 ANK, 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 R723 ANK registered?

R723 ANK is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R723 ANK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R723 ANK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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