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R753 AKX

1997 Rover 100

Green Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

63,134 mi
Last recorded63,134 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR753 AKX
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2010 63,134 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 63,129 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,102 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 37,313 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 29,183 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 26,868 miles

hyrolastic suspenssion to low all round

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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R753 AKX is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R753 AKX, 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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How do I check the history of R753 AKX?

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What year was R753 AKX registered?

R753 AKX is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R753 AKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R753 AKX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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