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R208 HEC

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

19,800 mi
Last recorded19,800 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR208 HEC
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 19,800 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides floor to sill areas (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both side chassis to floor areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

all floor area painted with thick underseal at time of test

ns /os sill guards fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Aug 2022 19,880 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt trumpet joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ns /os sill guards fitted at time of test

Pass 3 Jun 2021 19,289 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2020 18,548 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 16,353 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2019 16,353 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Feb 2012 16,290 miles

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

corrosion to the lower part of the back panel behind bumper.

corrosion to the o.s.r.and n.s.r.wheel arch edges,these areas will require attention soon to prevent exposed jagged edges forming.

general corrosion to the underside of vehicle.

Fail 24 Jan 2012 16,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

the o.s.r.and n.s.r.wheel arch edges are corroding and will require attention soon to prevent exposed jagged edges.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 16,254 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

the hydrolastic suspension is low.

the o.s.f.and n.s.f.tyres are worn to the inner edges.

the o.s.r and n.s.r.wheel arch edges are corroding and will require attention soon to prevent the formation of exposed jagged edges.

the rear inner and outer panel behind the bumper is badly corroded.general age related corrosion elsewhere.

Fail 22 Oct 2010 16,249 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

the hydrolastic suspension is low.

the o.s.f.and n.s.f.tyres are worn to the inner edges.

the o.s.r and n.s.r.wheel arch edges are corroding and will require attention soon to prevent the formation of exposed jagged edges.

the rear inner and outer panel behind the bumper is badly corroded.general age related corrosion elsewhere.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 15,805 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 29 Oct 2009 15,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 15,523 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 15,219 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 14,738 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 13,882 miles

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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R208 HEC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 R208 HEC, 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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R208 HEC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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