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M857 BMR

1995 Rover 100

Blue Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,331 mi
Last recorded103,331 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1995 Rover 10053,879 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM857 BMR
MakeRover
Model100
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 103,331 miles

Both rear arches have surface corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front top arm has nuckle showing

Nearside rear floor pan has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front top arm has nuckle showing

Offside rear floor pan has surface corrosion

Fail 21 May 2008 103,331 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Both rear arches have surface corrosion

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front top arm has nuckle showing

Nearside rear floor pan has surface corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front top arm has nuckle showing

Offside rear floor pan has surface corrosion

Pass 9 May 2007 91,526 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 91,523 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2006 91,387 miles

front wishbones corroded floors corroded

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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M857 BMR is a 1995 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M857 BMR, 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.

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What year was M857 BMR registered?

M857 BMR is a 1995 Rover 100, first registered on 31 May 1995.

Is M857 BMR safe to buy?

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