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R168 EJW

1997 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,833 mi
Last recorded26,833 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR168 EJW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2021 26,833 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2020 26,370 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 26,366 miles

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))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 25,918 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Next to the filler cap ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 25,917 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 25,663 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 25,178 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 24,466 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 24,464 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 23,743 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 23,743 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 22,952 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 22,141 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 21,274 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 204,286 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 19,640 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 18,890 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 18,107 miles

unable to see outer sills due to covers

Pass 18 Jul 2007 17,447 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 16,721 miles

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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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.

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