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R180 VAW

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,090 mi
Last recorded67,090 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR180 VAW
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2011 67,090 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 67,090 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 63,594 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2009 60,598 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 60,598 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front bumper insecure

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2008 56,697 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 56,697 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 55,516 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 49,152 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R180 VAW is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R180 VAW, 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 R180 VAW registered?

R180 VAW is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 10 October 1997.

Is R180 VAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R180 VAW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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