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R724 CGN

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

65,896 mi
Last recorded65,896 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 CGN
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 65,896 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 65,896 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 65,726 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 65,209 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output hazing on headlight. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 64,874 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 64,496 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 63,050 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2019 63,042 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 61,065 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 58,598 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 58,596 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 55,887 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 53,659 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 53,654 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 51,347 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 49,220 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2013 49,220 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 46,926 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 44,736 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 42,463 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 39,505 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 37,264 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 34,018 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 31,529 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 27,833 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 27,830 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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R724 CGN is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 R724 CGN, 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 R724 CGN registered?

R724 CGN is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R724 CGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R724 CGN shows 26 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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