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R212 AEX

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

66,316 mi
Last recorded66,316 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR212 AEX
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 66,316 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

suspension low

Fail 8 Sep 2015 66,185 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front-rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

suspension low

Pass 18 Aug 2014 47,016 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 47,016 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

front suspension low

Pass 14 Sep 2013 45,434 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 45,429 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Sep 2012 42,890 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 42,890 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 40,649 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 38,827 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,798 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 35,219 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 34,076 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 34,076 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 32,931 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 32,928 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 32,827 miles

corrosion weakness evident,but meeting test criteria at moment.

handbrake cable outer casings showing corrosion damage,but meeting test criteria at moment.Replacement advised.

rear exhaust mounting near subframe showing light perishing.

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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R212 AEX is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R212 AEX, 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 R212 AEX registered?

R212 AEX is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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