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R287 AWT

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,980 mi
Last recorded59,980 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 AWT
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2011 59,980 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SILL EDGES AND FLOORS CORRODED.

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

SILL COVERS FITTED CANNOT CHECK FULLY.

Fail 6 Jun 2011 59,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE SILL EDGES AND FLOORS CORRODED.

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

SILL COVERS FITTED CANNOT CHECK FULLY.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 52,736 miles

Plastic covers fitted to both sills, limited access for inspection

Fail 9 Jun 2010 52,736 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Plastic covers fitted to both sills, limited access for inspection

Pass 11 Jun 2009 50,865 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

os rear tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 9 Jun 2009 50,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

os rear tyre sidewall cracked

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 48,630 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2007 46,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

os rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jun 2006 44,914 miles

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

front suspension low not resting on stops

oil leak

plastice covers on sills

slight damage front exhaust

slight damage sump

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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R287 AWT is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R287 AWT, 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 R287 AWT registered?

R287 AWT is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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