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R266 POB

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

52,499 mi
Last recorded52,499 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 POB
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2021 52,499 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced WHEEL ARCH (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected SILL (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 52,164 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 52,164 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 51,710 miles

REAR VALANCES CORRODED AND HOLED

Fail 4 Nov 2019 51,710 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

REAR VALANCES CORRODED AND HOLED

Pass 8 Nov 2018 50,838 miles

Nearside Rear Inner radius arm bush worn slightly

rear subframe anchorages corroded, repaired and heavily undersealed

rear valance corroded to excess and holed

sills, wheel arches, floors and front subframe corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2017 50,445 miles

rear panel holed and corroded

vehicle has been heavily welded

Fail 7 Nov 2017 50,445 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

rear panel holed and corroded

vehicle has been heavily welded

Pass 15 Nov 2016 49,530 miles

rear panel and wheel archs corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2016 49,530 miles

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

rear panel and wheel archs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2015 48,730 miles

all floors heavily undersealed

Pass 3 Dec 2014 47,698 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 47,698 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2013 46,899 miles

Oil leak

floors have been undersealed

fuel filler neck corroded

inner sills and floors showing signs of corrosion

plastic sill covers fitted obscuring testable items

rear exhaust corroded

rear subframe has been welded

Pass 28 Nov 2012 46,009 miles

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

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

rear subframe has been welded

Fail 28 Nov 2012 46,009 miles

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

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

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

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

rear subframe has been welded

Pass 1 Dec 2011 45,104 miles

inner sills showing signs of corrosion

nearside floor has been heavily undersealed

Fail 30 Nov 2011 45,104 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

inner sills showing signs of corrosion

nearside floor has been heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Dec 2010 44,049 miles

unable to inspect front brake pads

Fail 9 Dec 2010 44,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

unable to inspect front brake pads

Pass 15 Dec 2009 43,153 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 42,001 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 41,057 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 41,057 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 40,482 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 40,173 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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R266 POB is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R266 POB, 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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R266 POB is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 26 September 1997.

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