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R134 CET

1997 Rover 100

White Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,255 mi
Last recorded56,255 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR134 CET
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 56,255 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 54,857 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 54,847 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in several places under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive in several places under side (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 52,641 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met 59%

Pass 14 Nov 2017 52,564 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 52,387 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 52,386 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner and outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 52,021 miles

Body has slight corrosion n/s and o/s rear inner sills and rear valence (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 51,764 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 51,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 50,629 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 49,316 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 47,474 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 45,005 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 44,974 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 11 Nov 2009 42,670 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 40,468 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 40,464 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable has a seized clevis joint pivot (3.5.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 36,921 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 33,740 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R134 CET is a 1997 Rover 100 in White with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R134 CET, 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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R134 CET is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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