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R973 FKH

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

10,485 mi
Last recorded10,485 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 FKH
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 10,485 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2023 10,485 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 10,481 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 10,072 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 9,560 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 9,361 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 9,209 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 8,712 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 8,253 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 7,949 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 7,306 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 6,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2008 5,894 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 4,507 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 3,484 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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R973 FKH is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 R973 FKH, 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 R973 FKH registered?

R973 FKH is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 27 September 1997.

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