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GSU 169

1987 Rover 100

Grey Petrol 2625cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

28,225 mi
Last recorded28,225 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGSU 169
MakeRover
Model100
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,625cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 28,225 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2025 28,225 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake vacumn tank loose

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2024 26,355 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp dim

Fail 28 Oct 2024 26,355 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp dim

Pass 3 Oct 2023 25,702 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 25,702 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 24,784 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 24,642 miles

All tyre sidewalls perishing and starting to crack

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Fail 9 Jun 2016 24,642 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

All tyre sidewalls perishing and starting to crack

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

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 24,624 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 24,438 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 24,438 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 23,877 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 23,864 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 23,864 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake Vac Tank corrision

Rear Leaf spring splayed but action not impaired (2.4.B.1c)

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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GSU 169 is a 1987 Rover 100 in Grey with a 2,625cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GSU 169, 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 39 years old, this Rover 100 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GSU 169 registered?

GSU 169 is a 1987 Rover 100, first registered on 17 November 1987.

Is GSU 169 safe to buy?

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