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M291 DCS

1995 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,465 mi
Last recorded72,465 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 10053,879 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM291 DCS
MakeRover
Model100
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2008 72,465 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 72,451 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 62,164 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 62,164 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

VEHICLE HAS BODY SILL COVERS FITTED NOT ALLOWING FULL INSPECTION

Pass 15 Jul 2006 52,317 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 52,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

VEHICLE HAS BODY SILL COVERS FITTED FULL INSPECTION OF SILLS NOT CARRIED OUT.

coolant leaking

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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M291 DCS is a 1995 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Rover 100 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 53,879 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 M291 DCS, 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 31 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 M291 DCS registered?

M291 DCS is a 1995 Rover 100, first registered on 10 May 1995.

Is M291 DCS safe to buy?

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