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R744 VOK

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

49,693 mi
Last recorded49,693 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 VOK
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2014 49,693 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted not allowing inspection off prescribed areas

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2013 45,888 miles

Cover sills fitted to o/s and n/s

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damage but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 41,734 miles

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

corrosion rear valance and wheel arches

Pass 19 Oct 2011 37,901 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 37,831 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 35,036 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,333 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Oct 2008 30,700 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 30,700 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 28,669 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 26,435 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 24,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 24,168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R744 VOK is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R744 VOK, 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 R744 VOK registered?

R744 VOK is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R744 VOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R744 VOK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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