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R219 VNT

1997 Rover 100

Green Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

20,711 mi
Last recorded20,711 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR219 VNT
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2022 20,711 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 20,711 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust leaking causing high lambda reading (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated boot weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 20,410 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 20,410 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 20,291 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 20,225 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 19,730 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2017 19,452 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 18,947 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 18,918 miles

both rear tyres perished

Fail 13 Apr 2015 18,904 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both rear tyres inner sidewalls perished

Pass 11 Sep 2013 18,532 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

master cylinder slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2013 18,518 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front subframe slightly corroded in several places

grease around offside cv gaitor and various suspension components

master cylinder slightly corroded

nearside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2012 17,784 miles

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

front and rear sub-frame slightly corroded

front suspension arms slightly corroded

offside cv gaitor requires a new clip soon

Pass 6 Sep 2011 17,029 miles

rear exhaust has a slight blow

subframe slightly corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2010 16,222 miles

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

both handbrake cables corroded

front sub-frame area slightly corroded

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

oil leak

parking brake warning light flashes on

rear axle slightly corroded

Fail 2 Sep 2010 16,209 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both handbrake cables corroded

front subframe area slightly corroded

offside rear indicator slightly discoloured

oil leak

parking brake warning light flashes on

rear axel slightly corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2009 15,152 miles

both handbrake cables corroded

front crossmember slightly corroded

front subframe slightly corroded

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear boot floor slightly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2009 15,152 miles

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

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

both handbrake cables corroded

front crossmember slightly corroded

front subframe slightly corroded

fuel filler neck slightly corroded

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear boot floor slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2008 13,977 miles

offside front suspension arm has been temporary repaired

several corosion spots showing

Fail 9 Sep 2008 13,970 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

several corrosion spots showing

Pass 12 Sep 2007 12,949 miles

centre exhaust has a slight blow

footbrake performance on lower limit

Pass 6 Sep 2006 11,724 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R219 VNT is a 1997 Rover 100 in Green with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R219 VNT, 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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R219 VNT is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 10 September 1997.

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