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R225 RWP

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

51,694 mi
Last recorded51,694 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 RWP
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 51,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area around mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

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

vehicle displaying various areas of corrosion acceptable when presented for test

Fail 26 Apr 2016 51,690 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour both units x2 (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded area around mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive area around mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured both units x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

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

vehicle displaying various areas of corrosion acceptable when presented for test

Pass 5 Nov 2014 49,862 miles

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

offside and nearside front floors corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2014 49,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

offside and nearside front floors corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2013 46,504 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 41,054 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,846 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 34,186 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

plastic covers on sills

Pass 17 Nov 2009 27,296 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 18,433 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2007 15,325 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 13,648 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 12,912 miles

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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R225 RWP is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R225 RWP, 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 R225 RWP registered?

R225 RWP is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R225 RWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R225 RWP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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