MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,800 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
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)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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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