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R831 HAN

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

38,034 mi
Last recorded38,034 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 HAN
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2025 38,034 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor to sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 32,621 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 32,569 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion under body of vehicle

Pass 25 Oct 2018 32,377 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2017 31,140 miles

Corrosion to all under the body and all prescribed area

Fail 13 Sep 2017 31,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Corrosion to all under the body and all prescribed area

Pass 26 Aug 2016 29,934 miles

O/S/R wheel arch slightly corroded

child seat fitted

under body slightly corroded sill cover fitted

Fail 26 Aug 2016 29,934 miles

O/S/R wheel arch slightly corroded

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

child seat fitted

under body slightly corroded sill cover fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2015 28,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

minor oil leak

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to osr wheel arch

Pass 13 Jun 2014 25,558 miles

body corroded

n/s inner sill corroded

vehicle has side skirts fitted covering body

Fail 13 Jun 2014 25,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

body corroded

n/s inner sill corroded

vehicle has side skirts fitted covering body

Pass 14 Jun 2013 21,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre and rear exhaust silencers detriated

Fail 14 Jun 2013 21,617 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

centre and rear exhaust silencers detriated

Pass 27 Jun 2012 16,970 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 16,970 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,572 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 15,420 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 14,278 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 13,267 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 12,203 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 11,325 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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R831 HAN is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R831 HAN, 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 R831 HAN registered?

R831 HAN is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 16 October 1997.

Is R831 HAN safe to buy?

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