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R190 DVC

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,823 mi
Last recorded58,823 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR190 DVC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2019 58,823 miles

advise week jaking points

Pass 22 Sep 2018 55,101 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 55,101 miles

Seat belt installation does not use the standard seat belt mounting bolts and washers holes outer sills (10.1 (c))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4 below limet (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 51,852 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 51,852 miles

Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sub fram (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 46,673 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 42,421 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 42,421 miles

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

Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both jacking points (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2014 39,601 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,271 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 36,271 miles

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

advise crossion jaking points

Pass 19 Sep 2012 32,215 miles

light rust reaer sub fram

Fail 19 Sep 2012 32,215 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

light rust reaer sub fram

Pass 12 Oct 2011 29,201 miles

jaking points week car been standing

Pass 28 Aug 2010 24,040 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 21,300 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 21,298 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 20,730 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 19,766 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 19,766 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2006 18,636 miles

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

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

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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R190 DVC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R190 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 R190 DVC registered?

R190 DVC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R190 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R190 DVC shows 21 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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