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R186 EAN

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

73,069 mi
Last recorded73,069 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR186 EAN
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 10 Jan 2013 73,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

even if this vehicle is repaired it will be safe to the bear minimum standerd

Pass 27 Jan 2012 63,881 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

plastic over sills fitted

under body corrosion

Fail 26 Jan 2012 63,878 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

plastic over sills fitted

under body corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2011 64,517 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

plastic over sills fitted

repair to nearside front lower wishbone

under body corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2011 153,823 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

plastic over sills fitted

under body corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2010 63,109 miles

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

O/S rear inner wheel arch corroding lower edge

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 63,100 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

O/S rear inner wheel arch corroding lower edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,777 miles

slight play in rear radius arms

sliht rusting on brake pipes

structure rusty in places

Fail 5 Feb 2008 57,226 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

brake cables fair condition

disc padsnot visible

floor areas rusting

front brake discs slight wear

slight rusting on braake pipes

Pass 5 Feb 2008 57,226 miles

brake cables fair condition

disc padsnot visible

floor areas rusting

front brake discs slight wear

slight rusting on braake pipes

Pass 1 Feb 2007 52,104 miles

bumpers poor condition

disc pads cannot be seen properly

slight rusting on front brake pipes

Fail 29 Jan 2007 52,097 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2006 42,820 miles

corrosion forming on both rear wheel arches

floors rusty in places

handbrake cables wearing in places

sill covers fitted

slight rusting on brake pipes

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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R186 EAN is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R186 EAN, 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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R186 EAN is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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