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R907 BGS

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

52,208 mi
Last recorded52,208 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR907 BGS
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 52,208 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 52,178 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slightly corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

all front bulk head slightly corroded

both inner and outer sills slightly corroded

front valance slightly corroded

o/s/f and n/s/f floor around sub frame mounts slightly corroded

plastic covers over outer sills could not check

rear valance slightly corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2016 46,634 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 37,315 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 26,981 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 14,827 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2013 14,760 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 13,384 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 13,287 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 13,261 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Oct 2005 13,049 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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R907 BGS is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R907 BGS, 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 R907 BGS registered?

R907 BGS is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R907 BGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R907 BGS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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