MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,152 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Advise slight damage to front screen in zone B!
Advise slight play in nearside and offside front lower ball joints !
Advise various metal brake pipes starting to corrode !
advise front exhaust starting to corrode !
advise offside floor starting to corrode !
advise offside front tyre worn close to limit !
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
advise front exhaust starting to corrode !
advise offside floor starting to corrode !
advise offside front tyre worn close to limit !
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R196 BCV is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R196 BCV, 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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How do I check the history of R196 BCV?
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What year was R196 BCV registered?
R196 BCV is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 29 October 1997.
Is R196 BCV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R196 BCV shows 6 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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