MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,963 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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**** NOTICED WATER PUMP LEAKING. BEFORE DOING EMMISSIONS TEST CHECKED AND FOUND LITTLE COOLANT IN SYSTEM. ADDED WATER. RUNNING ANY MODERN ENGINE LOW ON WATER WILL QUICKLY RESULT IN HEAD GASKET BLOWING *****
Both rear wheel arches corroded but not excessive sharp edges yet
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear handbrake cable is hanging on a bit
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Small amounts of corrosion either not within a testable area or not significant enough to fail, (1) in front floors near jacking points (2) next to front subframe o/s/f mounting (3) Along edges where sills join floor
Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Both rear wheel arches corroded but not excessive sharp edges yet
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear handbrake cable is hanging on a bit
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Small amounts of corrosion either not within a testable area or not significant enough to fail, (1) in front floors near jacking points (2) next to front subframe o/s/f mounting (3) Along edges where sills join floor
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
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R248 AWR is a 1997 Rover 100 in Blue 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 R248 AWR, 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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R248 AWR is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R248 AWR safe to buy?
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