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R244 VEL

1997 Rover 100

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2015
Tests19 (9 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate47.4%

Mileage

45,788 mi
Last recorded45,788 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR244 VEL
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

9 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2014 45,788 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 45,788 miles

Nearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 45,091 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges and starting to perish

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 9 Jul 2013 45,091 miles

Offside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/r tyre wearing on edges and starting to perish

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Jul 2012 43,974 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 43,974 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2011 42,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2011 42,806 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 41,610 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 41,610 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 39,554 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 39,554 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 15 Jul 2009 39,478 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 37,274 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 37,244 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 34,155 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 34,134 miles

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

N/S SIDE REPEATER LENSE LOOSE

N/S/R TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE

O/S/F SEAT BELT LATCH GUIDE MISSING

O/S/R INDICATOR STARTING TO SHOW WHITE

Fail 28 Jul 2006 31,121 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 31,121 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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R244 VEL is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R244 VEL, 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 R244 VEL registered?

R244 VEL is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R244 VEL safe to buy?

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