MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,018 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
dent in drivers door
g/box oil leak
oil filter corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust support rubber perished
rear boot floor pan hole not 30cm within mounting point
rear underfloor pan corroded
slight corrosion on complete suspension system throughout
sump corroded
various welding repairs to exhaust system
wiper blades noisey accross screen
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
centre exhaust support rubber perished
dent in drivers door
g/box oil leak
oil filter corroded
rear boot floor pan hole not 30cm within mounting point
rear underfloor pan corroded
slight corrosion on complete suspension system throughout
sump corroded
various welding repairs to exhaust system
wiper blades noisey accross screen
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front suspension very low
sump is damage
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
o/s/r wheel arch rustted
rear seat belt storks in boot area checked ok
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
n/s/r wheel brg unchecked !
o/s/r wheel arch rustted
rear seat belt storks in boot area checked ok
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R357 HBB 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 44.4%.
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 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 R357 HBB, 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 R357 HBB registered?
R357 HBB is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 16 September 1997.
Is R357 HBB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R357 HBB shows 9 tests with a 44.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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