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R271 TWF

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

41,505 mi
Last recorded41,505 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 TWF
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 41,505 miles

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

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

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

side sill covers fitted obscuring prescribed areas

Pass 6 Jun 2013 35,360 miles

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

NOTE; unable to inspect welding repairs to prescribed area due to thick coating of body filler and underseal

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion along both o/s & n/s inner sills / floor

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Fail 29 May 2013 35,301 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

surface corrosion along both o/s & n/s inner sills / floor

unable to inspect outer sills due to sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2012 28,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 28,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 21,897 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 21,660 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 20,474 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2008 20,474 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 19,400 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 18,561 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 18,561 miles

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

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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R271 TWF is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R271 TWF, 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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R271 TWF is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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