MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,316 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
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.
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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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R212 AEX is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 2 September 1997.
Is R212 AEX safe to buy?
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