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R994 BWT

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

14,768 mi
Last recorded14,768 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 BWT
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 14,768 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 14,657 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/65R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2023 14,612 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 14,499 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 13,034 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 9,075 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 9,033 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 9,029 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 8,594 miles

rear wiper worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2015 8,591 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear wiper worn

sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2014 6,839 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 6,839 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 6,113 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 6,027 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 5,840 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 105,840 miles

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

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

nearside front seat belt outer casing damaged

Pass 5 Nov 2009 5,669 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 5,537 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 5,337 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 5,143 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2005 4,971 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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R994 BWT is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 R994 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 R994 BWT registered?

R994 BWT is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R994 BWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R994 BWT shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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