MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,407 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
rear wheel arches corroded,but taped up so no sharp edges
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
all 4 tyres are cracking and will need attention
floors to sills undersealed,but appear solid
front bumper cracked
rear wheel arches corroded,but no sharp edges
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
all 4 tyres are cracking and will need attention
floors to sills undersealed,but appear solid
front bumper cracked
rear wheel arches corroded,but no sharp edges
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres are cracking on tread
Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R303 EEC is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 R303 EEC, 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 R303 EEC registered?
R303 EEC is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R303 EEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R303 EEC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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