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R384 GMR

1997 Rover 100

Red Petrol 1120cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

92,163 mi
Last recorded92,163 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Rover 10047,151 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 GMR
MakeRover
Model100
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,120cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2010 92,163 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPE HEAVLEY COATED IN UNDERSEAL

FRONT SUB FRAME HAS SOME CORROSION

HANDBRAKE CABLES IN POOR CONDITION

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT

SILL COVERS FITTED UNABLE TO SEE CONDITION OF OUTER SILLS

UNDER BODY HEAVLEY CORRODED AND WELDED

Fail 29 Jul 2010 92,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ALL BRAKE PIPE HEAVLEY COATED IN UNDERSEAL

FRONT SUB FRAME HAS SOME CORROSION

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE ON LIMIT

UNDER BODY HEAVLEY CORRODED AND WELDED

Pass 11 Aug 2009 88,586 miles

all rear brake pipes covered in under sill

nearside head light cloudy

outer cover sills fitted

rear number plate held with tape

some play in near side front wheel beering

vehicle has some corrosion on under body and welded in places

Fail 5 Aug 2009 88,586 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

all rear brake pipes covered in under sill

nearside head light cloudy

outer cover sills fitted

rear number plate held with tape

some play in near side front wheel beering

vehicle has some corrosion on under body and welded in places

Pass 1 Aug 2008 85,920 miles

front suspension low

offside front brake pipe corroded

os rear at rear of suspension pipe has been joined

vehicle heavily welded throughout

Fail 31 Jul 2008 85,920 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

front suspension low

offside front brake pipe corroded

vehicle heavily welded throughout

Pass 18 Jul 2007 80,770 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

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

outer sills cannot be fully inspected due to fitted covers

radiator in poor condition

Fail 17 Jul 2007 80,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

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

outer sills cannot be fully inspected due to fitted covers

radiator in poor condition

Fail 11 Jul 2007 80,763 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

chips to windscreen

n/s and o/s front floorpan starting to corrodo

n/s bottom arm starting to corrode

n/s centre floorpan starting to corrode

slight leak to exhaust system

Pass 7 Apr 2006 71,368 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 71,368 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front suspension low

front tyres on legal limit

o/s & n/s mid floor cross ribs corroded

outer sills not inspected due to full plastic covers fitted

rear brakes binding slightly

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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R384 GMR is a 1997 Rover 100 in Red with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R384 GMR, 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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R384 GMR is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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