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R121 CAE

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2016
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

27,729 mi
Last recorded27,729 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR121 CAE
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2015 27,729 miles

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

sill covers fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2015 27,698 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2014 21,862 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 17,648 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 13,608 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 10,813 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 9,380 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 9,380 miles

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

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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R121 CAE is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R121 CAE, 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.

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What year was R121 CAE registered?

R121 CAE is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R121 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R121 CAE shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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