MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
70,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front suspension height below manufacturers specification
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear wing edge corroding
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside and nearside sill panels covered by plastic trim
Removed obstruction from interior mirror to the dashboard
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8) DANGEROUS
Front suspension height below manufacturers specification
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear wing edge corroding
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside and nearside sill panels covered by plastic trim
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R223 MBC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R223 MBC, 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 R223 MBC registered?
R223 MBC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 20 August 1997.
Is R223 MBC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R223 MBC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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