MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Sub-frame rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside front spot light not working
rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
rear suspension slightly weak
offside front spot light not working
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
offside front spot light not working
rear exhaust mounting split - system still secure
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
condensation in offside headlamp
exhaust tailpipe emitts a blue light to the rear when side lights are on
nearside & offside inner sills starting to corrode
nearside & offside rear chassis starting to corrode by fuel tank
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
condensation in offside headlamp
nearside & offside inner sills starting to corrode
exhaust tailpipe emitts a blue light to the rear when side lights are on
nearside & offside rear chassis starting to corrode by fuel tank
nearside rear brake backplate damp
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
corrosion - both rear w/arches, rear cross member, spare wheel carrier. play top swivels, rear indicator bulbs faded.
How Reliable is the Rover 100?
Based on 154,303 MOT tests across 30,042 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R41 EAN is a 1997 Rover 100 in Purple with a 1,120cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R41 EAN, 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 R41 EAN registered?
R41 EAN is a 1997 Rover 100, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R41 EAN safe to buy?
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