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R838 CGY

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

48,149 mi
Last recorded48,149 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 CGY
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2026 48,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Sep 2026 48,149 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2025 46,302 miles

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

offside rear and nearside rear wheel arches corroded slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2024 44,650 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 41,673 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 39,099 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 36,836 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2020 34,747 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 31,000 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 27,691 miles

Both rear tyres staring to perish

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 22,926 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 18,890 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 18,870 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 18,826 miles

Hydraulastic suspension would benefit from raising

Pass 21 Aug 2012 18,789 miles

Would advise have vehicle ride height checked

Fail 21 Aug 2012 18,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Rear radius arms would benefit from greasing

Would advise have vehicle ride height checked

Pass 15 Aug 2011 18,782 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 18,782 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 18,754 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 18,710 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 18,603 miles

Off side rear wheel cylinder should be checked and near side rear hand brake lever should be checked

Pass 7 Aug 2007 18,066 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 16,784 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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R838 CGY is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R838 CGY, 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 R838 CGY registered?

R838 CGY is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R838 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R838 CGY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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