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R175 ADL

1997 Rover 100

Purple Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

51,228 mi
Last recorded51,228 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR175 ADL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 51,228 miles

plastic sills fitted nearside and offside

slight corrosion nearside inner sill and floor

Pass 14 May 2015 49,954 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2015 49,954 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 48,091 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 48,089 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,339 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 39,959 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 39,359 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 38,519 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 38,512 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 37,363 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 37,338 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,256 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 35,107 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

suspension requires pumping up

Pass 20 Jul 2007 35,107 miles

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

suspension requires pumping up

Pass 20 Jul 2006 33,651 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 32,499 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2005 32,499 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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R175 ADL is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R175 ADL, 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 R175 ADL registered?

R175 ADL is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R175 ADL safe to buy?

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