MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
26,833 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Front tyre wearing on edge
Rear exhaust box outer skin peeling
both front brake pipes corroding
coolant stains by oil filter
wheel arch's corroding / corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Under rear valance Aldo offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Next to the filler cap ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Both outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded Next to the filler cap ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer/sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
unable to see outer sills due to covers
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R168 EJW is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R168 EJW, 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 R168 EJW registered?
R168 EJW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R168 EJW safe to buy?
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