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R897 CGC

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,594 mi
Last recorded45,594 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR897 CGC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2020 45,594 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 45,594 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 45,262 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2018 44,726 miles

Plastic cover sills fitted

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

Fail 12 Sep 2018 44,726 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Plastic cover sills fitted

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2017 44,071 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 44,067 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 43,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 43,277 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 42,072 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 40,435 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 39,067 miles

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 36,079 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 32,549 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 27,988 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 22,243 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Suspension low.

Pass 15 Sep 2008 18,426 miles

chip in windscreen

engine coolant level low

engine oil leak

exhaust blow from front pipe flexi

nearside front tyre close to limit wearing on inner edge

suspension low on nearside

Pass 17 Sep 2007 15,858 miles

chip in windscreen

engine oil leak

exhaust blow from front pipe flexi

Pass 20 Sep 2006 8,693 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 8,475 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R897 CGC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R897 CGC, 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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R897 CGC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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