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R974 BWT

1997 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

29,355 mi
Last recorded29,355 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 BWT
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 29,355 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 23 Sep 2016 29,355 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,236 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 27,236 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 22,093 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 20,839 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 19,607 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 15,413 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 15,403 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 12,192 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 8,913 miles

n/s/r TYRE WALL SLIGHT CRACKING

Pass 23 Sep 2008 8,662 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2007 8,475 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 8,228 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2005 7,931 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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R974 BWT 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 80%.

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 R974 BWT, 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 R974 BWT registered?

R974 BWT is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R974 BWT safe to buy?

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