MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
61,170 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear bumper insecure
Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear bumper insecure
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R189 DVC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R189 DVC, 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 R189 DVC registered?
R189 DVC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R189 DVC safe to buy?
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