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R94 APP

1997 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

32,472 mi
Last recorded32,472 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR94 APP
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 32,472 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 32,355 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Wheel arch repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Wheel arch repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2025 32,354 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 32,306 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 32,304 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2023 32,254 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under car (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 32,237 miles

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

Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2022 32,204 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 32,091 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 32,069 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2019 32,062 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 31,951 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2018 31,905 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2018 31,766 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 31,542 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 31,358 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Dec 2014 31,098 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 31,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 30,921 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 30,909 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 30,692 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 30,403 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 30,117 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 30,117 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 29,780 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 29,268 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 28,612 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 27,973 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 27,302 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 27,302 miles

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

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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R94 APP is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R94 APP, 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 R94 APP registered?

R94 APP is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R94 APP safe to buy?

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